Driver Recruiter – Owner-Operator Specialist

Bison Transport Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Work-life balance

CSR & charitable giving

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc is seeking an experienced Recruiter focused on Class 1/AZ Owner-Operator recruitment to fuel our growing Owner-Operator fleet. You will build pipelines, source candidates, and guide them through onboarding with a consultative, sales-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in high-volume Owner-Operator recruitment, strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Workday and digital recruitment tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume Class 1/AZ Owner-Operator recruitment experience.
• Proven success sourcing, selling, onboarding Owner-Operators and Drivers.
• Knowledge of Owner-Operator business models, compensation, and trends.
• Strong relationship-building, consultative selling, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Results-driven with targets; customer-focused candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for Class 1/AZ Owner-Operators.
• Build a robust pipeline via direct sourcing, referrals, and industry contacts.
• Promote Owner-Operator opportunities and Bison's value proposition.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews, and assess fit.
• Coordinate onboarding and collaborate with Operations on fleet needs.
• Maintain candidate records in Workday and recruitment systems.
• Analyze market trends to support recruitment strategies.

Skills

Owner-Operator recruitment

High-volume hiring

Sales & negotiation

Relationship building

Candidate screening

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Indeed & job boards

Social media recruiting

Job description

Bison Transport is seeking an experienced Recruiter specializing in Class 1/AZ Owner-Operator recruitment to support the continued growth of our Owner-Operator fleet. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with a strong understanding of the transportation industry and a proven ability to attract, engage, and onboard high-quality Owner-Operators. Success in this position requires a combination of recruitment expertise, relationship-building skills, and sales acumen. The successful candidate will effectively communicate Bison's value proposition, build trust with prospective Owner-Operators, and demonstrate why partnering with Bison is a strong business decision. As a key member of the Driver Recruitment team, you will be responsible for developing a pipeline of qualified Owner-Operators, promoting Bison's opportunities, and guiding candidates through the recruitment and onboarding process. This position offers a competitive base salary plus commission opportunities.

Specific Responsibilities include: Develop and execute recruitment strategies focused on attracting qualified Class 1/AZ Owner-Operators. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective Owner-Operators through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, industry contacts, and targeted recruitment initiatives. Build relationships with prospective Owner-Operators and demonstrate how Bison can support their long-term success. Promote and effectively sell Bison's Owner-Operator opportunities. Apply consultative sales techniques to influence onboarding decisions. Screen and assess prospective candidates through walk-in traffic, online applications, and incoming phone calls. Review applications and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and efficiently. Conduct interviews and assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the opportunities available. Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within Workday and other recruitment systems. Ensure all safety, qualification, compliance, and onboarding requirements are completed prior to onboarding. Coordinate and support the tractor onboarding process to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient completion. Partner closely with Operations to understand fleet requirements, market conditions, and growth opportunities. Gather and analyze market intelligence, industry trends, and competitor activity to support recruitment strategies. Contribute to recruitment process improvements and driver retention initiatives. Support Company Driver recruitment and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess: 2+ years of high-volume Class 1/AZ Owner-Operator recruitment experience. Proven success sourcing, selling, and onboarding Owner-Operators and Drivers. Strong knowledge of Owner-Operator business models, compensation structures, and industry trends Strong relationship-building, consultative selling, negotiation, and closing skills. Results-driven with a track record of achieving recruitment and onboarding targets. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital recruitment tools. Experience sourcing and engaging driver candidates through Indeed, job boards, social media, referrals, and other recruitment channels. Experience using Workday is considered an asset.

This job is classified under NOC Code: 12101.

Why Bison

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills. We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.