Traction is Canada's largest network of stores that sell parts, accessories, tools, and equipment for trucks and trailers. It's also the only network that's present from coast to coast with more than 120 stores. The Traction network, which is part of UAP’s Heavy Vehicle Parts Division (HVPD), offers more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers dedicated to trucks and trailers. In every Traction store, you can count on the expertise and service of heavy vehicles…
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Traction is the largest network of heavy vehicle replacement parts and accessories stores in Canada.
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Traction is Canada's largest network of stores that sell parts, accessories, tools, and equipment for trucks and trailers. It's also the only network that's present from coast to coast with more than 120 stores. The Traction network, which is part of UAP’s Heavy Vehicle Parts Division (HVPD), offers more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers dedicated to trucks and trailers.
In every Traction store, you can count on the expertise and service of heavy vehicles specialists. The Traction network serves single truck operators as well as businesses with fleets of several thousand trucks and trailers. Traction services all sectors, including freight transportation, public services, construction, mining, forestry, passenger transportation, to name a few.
LinkedIn followers
1,924
People associated on LinkedIn
84
Other recorded names
Traction
Specialties
heavy vehicule
vehicule parts
stores
and Retail
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Industry
Truck Transportation
Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Organization type
Public Company
Year founded
2000
Specialties
heavy vehiculevehicule partsstoresand Retail
Traction has 10 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Toronto.
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward a Red Seal Endorsement, with experience on D6 to D10 dozers. They need strong spatial awareness, physical stamina for long shifts in all weather, and a valid Class 5 licence.
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or a senior apprentice finishing Red Seal requirements, with extensive excavator experience from mini to 30-80+ ton machines. A valid Class 5 licence is required, with Ground Disturbance Level 2, trenching safety and rigging certifications preferred.
excavator, GPS grade-control system, Leica, Topcon, hydraulic breaker, thumb
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward Red Seal Endorsement, with extensive backhoe experience. They must hold Ground Disturbance Level 2, Trenching Safety and WHMIS certifications, plus a valid Class 5 licence.
Traction needs a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward the Red Seal Endorsement, with expert knowledge of industrial automation, motor controls and three-phase power. Candidates must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces and near energized high-voltage equipment, and solve critical faults under pressure.
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or a senior apprentice finishing their Red Seal requirements. They need strong mechanical knowledge of power transmission, fluid power and precision measurement, plus hand and power tool skill, physical stamina for confined and high-level work, and the ability to solve problems under pressure.
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward the Red Seal Endorsement. Strong process control, electronics and trade math skills, plus hands-on troubleshooting in industrial settings, are required.
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or a senior apprentice finishing their Red Seal Endorsement. They must have strong trade math, knowledge of insulation materials and thermal principles, and the physical stamina to work in confined and extreme-temperature spaces.
Scaffolding, Aerial lifts, Ladders, Respiratory protection, PPE
Candidates need to be a journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward the Red Seal Endorsement. They need blueprint and weld-symbol expertise, valid fall protection, rigging and aerial work platform certifications, and the physical stamina to work at heights in all weather.
Power benders, Aerial work platforms, Slings, Shackles, Spreader bars
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward Red Seal Endorsement. They need rebar knowledge, trade math, strong physical stamina, and valid Fall Protection, Rigging/Signaling and WHMIS certifications.
hydraulic jacks, rebar, tie wire, mechanical rebar couplers
Candidates need to be a Journeyperson or a senior apprentice finishing their Red Seal requirements. They need blueprint reading skills, valid fall protection, rigging and aerial work platform certifications, and the strength to work at heights in all Canadian weather. CWB welding tickets are highly preferred.
Cranes, Derricks, Aerial work platforms, Plumb bobs, Lasers, Transit levels