Owner-Operator Driver Recruiter & Retention Lead

Canada Cartage Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Cartage Group in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Owner/Operator Driver Recruiter & Retention Specialist to attract, hire, and retain owner-operators and AZ drivers across the transportation sector. The role collaborates with Operations leaders, brokers, and Talent Acquisition to set clear expectations on compensation and requirements.

Location is Mississauga, Ontario with an on-site, five-day work week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in driver recruitment, owner-operator recruitment, or related transportation roles.
• Experience with owner-operators, brokers, and AZ drivers.
• Knowledge of CVOR, Driver Qualification Files, and commercial vehicle compliance.
• Understanding of pay structures: rates, deductions, incentives, surcharges and operating expenses.
• Experience with recruitment tools and ATS is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for owner-operators and drivers across the business.
• Source, screen, assess, and engage candidates to meet role requirements and safety standards.
• Partner with hiring managers and operations to understand needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines and long-term relationships with owner-operators and drivers.
• Explain compensation packages, including rates, deductions, incentives, and surcharges.
• Identify and resolve compensation or contract discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Lead difficult conversations and manage expectations with accountability.
• Track recruitment metrics such as time to fill, quality of hire, and turnover.
• Contribute ideas to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Support team priorities as needed.

Skills

Driver recruitment

Owner-operator recruitment

AZ driving knowledge

pay structures knowledge

communication skills

ATS tools

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Canada Cartage Group in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Owner/Operator Driver Recruiter & Retention Specialist to attract, hire, and retain owner-operators and AZ drivers across the transportation sector. The role collaborates with Operations leaders, brokers, and Talent Acquisition to set clear expectations on compensation and requirements.

Location is Mississauga, Ontario with an on-site, five-day work week.