Hiring G Drivers for parcel Delivery in OTTAWA

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.

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.

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.

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.