Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for shift or on-call work?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Are you available for the advertised start date?

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; National; Local; International; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Dry bulk; Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Workplace Safety and Insurance Board¿(WSIB) clearance Certificate; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English