Driver, Light Vehicle - Pacific Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Comox; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for a Driver, Light Vehicle in Comox to transport personnel and equipment for the Department of National Defence missions. Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence and be willing to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. This role requires safe operation of vehicles and performing basic maintenance. The position offers opportunities for career advancement in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Valid unrestrictive Class 5 driver’s licence in British Columbia.
• Willingness to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Adherence to the Department of National Defence Code of Values & Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Operate passenger and light-vehicle equipment safely.
• Transport personnel, equipment & supplies.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain logs.

Skills

Driving passenger vehicles

Operating 5-ton trucks

Snow-clearing operations

Strong communication skills

Education

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Job description

Driver, Light Vehicle – Pacific Region

Department: National Defence (DND)

Locations: Comox, BC and Esquimalt, BC

Closing date: December 15, 2025 23:59 (Pacific Time)

Salary: $26.38 – $28.67 per hour

About the position

As a Driver of light vehicles you will transport personnel, equipment and supplies to support DND and Canadian Armed Forces missions. The role includes operating vehicles, performing basic maintenance, and maintaining required logs and documentation.

Work environment

The Pacific region offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement and a focus on diversity and inclusion. Work is on‑site in Canada and may require relocation.

Responsibilities

• Operate passenger and light‑vehicle equipment safely.
• Transport personnel, equipment & supplies.
• Perform vehicle inspections, maintain logs and carry out basic maintenance.
• Wear approved PPE and adhere to safety regulations.
• Respond to standby, overtime, weekend, night and statutory holiday assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the Code of Conduct.

Essential qualifications

• Occupational certification: Valid unrestrictive Class 5 driver’s licence in British Columbia.
• Experience:
  • Driving passenger vehicles up to 15 passengers.
  • Operating 5‑ton trucks.
  • Snow‑clearing & snow‑and‑ice‑control operations.
• English (Essential) and French (Essential).
• Willingness to obtain a Top‑Secret security clearance if required.
• Willingness to sit and operate vehicles for 4‑5 hours and climb in/out of vehicles.
• Adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values & Ethics.

Asset qualifications (optional)

• Occupational certifications: Class 3 or Class 4 licences with air‑brake endorsement.
• Experience securing/unloading cargo, maintaining logs and vehicle inspections.
• Experience with road maintenance, mixed military/civilian environments.
• Strong communication skills.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability & security clearance requirements (Top‑Secret possible).
• Willingness to work standby, overtime, weekends, nights, and statutory holidays.
• Willingness to wear approved safety footwear and PPE.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks up to 25 kg.

Other information

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, reside in BC, and provide a functional email address. All assessments and communications will remain confidential. Applicants should refrain from using AI tools or non‑approved resources during the assessment.

Employment equity: Individuals from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and spouses of CAF members are encouraged to apply.

Apply

Submit your application online via GC Jobs by the closing date. Contact the DND recruiting office for alternate application methods.

EEO statement

The DND is committed to diversity and inclusive hiring. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability or other protected categories.