Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Pay and receive payments for goods Perform brake adjustments Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

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International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Experience

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Will train

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

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* Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers