Commercial Driver (Local)

Sierra Forest Products; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver, where you'll operate vehicles to safely deliver premium forest products. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety regulations. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the industry. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters career growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health care and tuition assistance. If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Dental Care Plans

Incentive Plans

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Plan

Paid Volunteer Day

Achievement & Service Recognition

Life Insurance Plan

RRSP Program

Wellness & Mental Health Assistance

Maternity Leave Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of licensed driving experience.
• Ability to lift materials up to 75 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor trailer and ensure safe distribution of products.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain compliance documentation.
• Provide excellent customer experience during deliveries.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License

Customer Service

Forklift Operation

Vehicle Inspection

Safety Compliance

Job description

Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products:

As North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and the future of our workforce. Our products are responsibly sourced, ensuring environmental integrity while supporting the next generation of industry leaders.

We take pride in fostering career growth, advancing our team members, and creating opportunities for professional development. Driven by innovation and a deep sense of responsibility, we strive to make a lasting, positive impact on our people, customers, and communities.

Your Impact:

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.

Role & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Your Unique Skills:

• A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.
• Clear Abstract/MVR report.
• Flexibility to start between the hours of 4:00 am and 7:00 am.
• A positive and growth mindset.

Some of our awesome Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Care Plans
• Incentive Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Development Plan
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Achievement & Service Recognition
• Life Insurance Plan
• RRSP Program
• Wellness & Mental Health Assistance
• Maternity Leave Plan
• Much more!

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

At Upper Canada Forest Products, we recognize that every career journey is unique—and not everyone enters a role with 100% of the required skills and experience. That’s why we embrace and welcome all workplace backgrounds and experiences to apply.

5-6 AM Start Time
40 - 50 hours a week (Fluctuates)