Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Various locations
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Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Transportation/travel experience
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Local
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Provincial/territorial
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Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Travel expenses paid by employer
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel overnight
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.