Commercial Driver (Contract Position)

Location
4715 52nd Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4N7
 
Full job description
CONTRACT POSITION - 30+ Days

Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products:

As North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and the future of our workforce. Our products are responsibly sourced, ensuring environmental integrity while supporting the next generation of industry leaders.

We take pride in fostering career growth, advancing our team members, and creating opportunities for professional development. Driven by innovation and a deep sense of responsibility, we strive to make a lasting, positive impact on our people, customers, and communities.

Your Impact:

As a Driver for Upper Canada Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our customer experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference, impacting driver operations efficiencies, partnering with our warehouse teams, and ensuring products are distributed safely – this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

Role & Responsibilities:

Operate a tractor trailer; potentially straight truck as needed.
Ongoing and continuous learning and development; including forklift certification.
Comply with applicable legislation including safety operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours, occupational health and safety, and applicable traffic laws.
Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment meets our rigorous safety standards.
Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary driver compliance documentation.
Fill reports such as Driver logs, inspection reports (pre-trip, enroute, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and incident reports.
Perform all aspects of truck and trailer load securement.
Physically capable of opening and closing curtains on the trailer.
Safely load and unload premium quality wood products for our customers.
May be required to operate a forklift and/or Moffett.
Safely lift material up to 75 pounds.
Provide excellent customer experience.
Other duties as assigned.
Your Unique Skills:

A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.
Clear Abstract/MVR report.
Flexibility to start between the hours of 4:00 am and 7:00 am.
A positive and growth mindset.