truck driver

North Plus Nexus Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian transportation firm is hiring for a full-time truck driver position in Guelph, Ontario. The role involves planning efficient routes to minimize emissions, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and hold an AZ class license. This position contributes to environmental outcomes as part of Canada's net-zero target. The firm requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Must hold an AZ class license.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes using GPS to minimize fuel and carbon emissions.
• Address customer complaints professionally.
• Coach colleagues on new work techniques.
• Load and unload goods.
• Transport goods and materials using trucks.
• Inspect vehicle condition and equipment.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Computer equipment

Global positioning systems (GPS)

Job description

North Plus Nexus Inc. is hiring for this position.

Job details

• Location: Guelph, ON N1L 1N5
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026‑01‑06