Company
Advantage Personnel
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Job description
Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm, Monday- Friday
Pay Rate: $26.00/hr
Location: Ottawa East
We are currently looking for an experienced DZ Driver with 2 + years of experience to work with a well-known transportation supply company in the East End of Ottawa. This is a great opportunity for stability, growth, and advancement within your driving career.
Responsibilities:
• Deliveries and Pick-ups of supplies to construction sites in the Ottawa and surrounding areas
• Verifying delivery manifests
• Operating a 10-ton Dual axel or 5-ton single axel flat bed
• Ensures load is safely secured to truck and completes a safety circle check before leaving yard
• Able to read road maps quickly and efficiently for directions to delivery sites
• Must report any safety/mechanical issues with the assigned truck to his or her supervisors immediately
• Able to clearly communicate to customers on delivery sites and/or over mobile phones
• Always be courteous to customers
• Maintains truck to be safe and in good working order
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Abstract and CVOR Printed within the last 30 days
• 2 years of verifiable DZ Truck Operation
• Load Securement Experience
• Valid DZ License
What we offer:
• Weekly pay
• Vacation Pay Accrual
• Overtime paid after 44 hours
• Potential to be hired on after an agreed period
• Diverse working environment
We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for an existing vacancy.
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Pay Rate: $26.00/hr
Location: Ottawa East
We are currently looking for an experienced DZ Driver with 2 + years of experience to work with a well-known transportation supply company in the East End of Ottawa. This is a great opportunity for stability, growth, and advancement within your driving career.
Responsibilities:
• Deliveries and Pick-ups of supplies to construction sites in the Ottawa and surrounding areas
• Verifying delivery manifests
• Operating a 10-ton Dual axel or 5-ton single axel flat bed
• Ensures load is safely secured to truck and completes a safety circle check before leaving yard
• Able to read road maps quickly and efficiently for directions to delivery sites
• Must report any safety/mechanical issues with the assigned truck to his or her supervisors immediately
• Able to clearly communicate to customers on delivery sites and/or over mobile phones
• Always be courteous to customers
• Maintains truck to be safe and in good working order
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Abstract and CVOR Printed within the last 30 days
• 2 years of verifiable DZ Truck Operation
• Load Securement Experience
• Valid DZ License
What we offer:
• Weekly pay
• Vacation Pay Accrual
• Overtime paid after 44 hours
• Potential to be hired on after an agreed period
• Diverse working environment
We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for an existing vacancy.
#drivers
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Quick answers about Driver Jobs in Canada
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What is the federal minimum wage for commercial truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the federal minimum wage for federally regulated commercial truck drivers is $18.65 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This applies to interprovincial drivers and includes overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours per day. Provincially regulated drivers follow their province's rates, such as $17.20 per hour in Ontario.
Source: Government of Canada - Federal Labour Standards
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What is the typical hourly wage range for transport truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
According to Job Bank Canada, transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) earn low wages of $20.00 per hour, median $25.00 per hour, and high wages of $35.00 per hour as of 2026 data. Wages vary by province, with higher rates in Alberta at median $27.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $20.00 per hour after obtaining a Class 1 license.
Source: Job Bank Canada
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What work permit do foreign nationals need for driver jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, foreign drivers require a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit, which needs a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from ESDC costing $1,000 per position as of 2026. Processing time is 10-20 weeks for LMIA-exempt roles like intra-company transfers. Drivers must have a valid commercial license equivalent to Canadian Class 1.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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What eligibility criteria and licenses are required for truck driver jobs in Canada?
Transport Canada requires a provincial Class 1 or AZ commercial driver's license, a clean driving abstract, and passing a vision test for truck drivers. Minimum age is 19 years with at least 1 year of relevant driving experience. Air brake endorsement (Z) is mandatory for vehicles over 11,000 kg GVWR.
Source: Transport Canada