Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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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 Perform preventive maintenance 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

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Bill of lading Driver logbook

Transportation/travel experience

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Local Long-haul Provincial/territorial Short-haul

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Employment terms options

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Evening Morning Night Day

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination * Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)