Driver

Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd. is seeking a Class 1 Driver in the Burnaby area to operate tractor trailers and support safe, efficient distribution of premium wood products. The role runs 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a pay rate of CAD 31–34 per hour, reflecting a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and customer service.

Training, potential forklift exposure, and ongoing development are offered. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain logs, secure loads, and collaborate with warehouse

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) required.
• Minimum 3 years licensed driving on the road.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor trailer; potentially straight truck as needed.
• Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain daily logs and inspection logs.
• Fill Driver logs, inspection and maintenance reports, and incident reports.
• Safely load and unload wood products and secure loads.
• Possibly operate a forklift and/or Moffett when required.
• Provide excellent customer experience.
• Comply with safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

3+ yrs driving

Job description

Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products:

We are North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products. That means our products are not only sustainably sourced, but we are building a workforce for the future.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career advancement and development. From Innovation, diversity, equity & inclusion, we also strive to do what’s best for our people, customers, and communities.

Role:

Class 1 Driver

Timing:

8 am to 4:30 pm

Rate:

$31- 34

The impact you will have:

As a Driver for Upper Canada Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our customer experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference, impacting driver operations efficiencies, partnering with our warehouse teams, and ensuring products are distributed safely – this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

What you will do:

• Operate a tractor trailer; potentially straight truck as needed.
• Ongoing and continuous learning and development; including forklift certification.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safety operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours, occupational health and safety, and applicable traffic laws.
• Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment meets our rigorous safety standards.
• Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary driver compliance documentation.
• Fill reports such as Driver logs, inspection reports (pre-trip, enroute, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and incident reports.
• Perform all aspects of truck and trailer load securement.
• Physically capable of opening and closing curtains on the trailer.
• Safely load and unload premium quality wood products for our customers.
• May be required to operate a forklift and/or Moffett.
• Safely lift material up to 75 pounds.
• Provide excellent customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.

Why Join Upper Canada Forest Products?

• People First Culture:We stand proudly for our people, supporting success through career advancement, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment.
• Competitive Rewards:Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive family benefits, tuition reimbursement, and programs designed to support not only you but your family as well.
• Growth & Innovation:Join a company that champions innovation and sustainability—where your ideas drive progress and help shape the future.
• Purpose-Driven Work:Our mission is simple: Deliver the Difference to our customers when they need it, by people who know and care. Every role here makes a real impact on our customers and local communities.

AI Usage & Disclosure:

This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.