Driver Heavy Vehicle

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Steps in the assessment process:
→ Application screening
→ A road test may be administered
→ An interview may be conducted
→ Reference checks may be conducted

In addition to base salary, employees receive a pension, medical and dental care, minimum 15 days paid vacation days per year, 15 paid sick days per year.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

As a top employer in Canada we are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees;
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you;
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent, temporary, or casual basis with various security requirements and language profiles. Not all applications will be processed at the same time; assessments will be completed on an as needed basis.

Current employees of the Federal Public Service, active CAF members and veterans are encouraged to apply, as well as applicants who are not currently employed by the Federal Public Service.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

- Possession of a valid Class “AC” driver’s license with a “Z” Airbrake endorsement issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent.

- Experience in the operation of a tractor trailer.
- Experience driving highway cruisers.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Demonstrates integrity and respect
- Thinks things through
- Works effectively with others
- Shows initiative and is action-oriented
- Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an essential “must have” or an asset qualification “nice to have” (see Note):

- Successful completion of secondary school education.
- Graduate of an approved/recognized vocational program for trucking.

Degree equivalency

- Possession of a valid Certificate of Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
- Possession of a valid Air Brake Instruction certification.
- Possession of a valid Driver Examiner qualification.
- Possession of certification or completion of training in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

- Experience with Aviation Fuel testing.
- Experience driving various configurations of refueling trucks.
- Experience in long haul driving.
- Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.
- Experience working in a DND/CAF transport unit in a military or civilian capacity.

- Ability to perform fuel testing such as clear bright conductivity tests, the hydro kit test, or the paste test.
- Ability to operate a tractor trailer.
- Ability to communicate in writing.

Note: Managers may add to these qualifications as needed for the specific position being staffed.

Operational Requirements:

For all positions, the following will be required:
- Willingness to work overtime, shift work, and call backs.
- Willingness to attend and successfully complete applicable trade related training selected and scheduled by the employer.
- Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment.

For some positions, one or more of the following will be required:
- Willingness to perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including but not limited to lifting up to 30kg.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
- Willingness to travel (may include travel to United States destinations).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

For all positions, the following will be required:
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s permit (DND404).
- Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment.

For some positions, one or more of the following will be required:
- Possession of a valid a valid Class “AC” driver’s license, with a “Z” Airbrake endorsement issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent.
- Willingness and able to travel (may include travel to United States destinations).
- Must be willing and able to perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including but not limited to lifting up to 30kg.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.