Posted 16 days ago
Driver
@ Upper Canada Forest Products
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Upper Canada Forest Products is hiring a Class 1 Driver to operate tractor trailers and distribute premium wood products to customers. The role runs 8 am to 4:30 pm at $31 to $34 per hour and includes pre- and post-trip inspections, logs, and load securement. Candidates need a valid Commercial Driver's licence and at least 3 years on the road.
Responsibilities:
- Operate tractor trailer, and straight truck as needed
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Maintain driver logs and compliance documentation
- Load, secure and unload wood products safely
Requirements summary:
- Valid Commercial Driver's licence
- Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road
- Lift up to 75 pounds
- Open and close trailer curtains
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Warehouse, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 75 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support |
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Upper Canada Forest Products
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Delivering The Difference. What you need. When you need it. By people that know and care.
Full company description
Upper Canada Forest Products is Canada's premier distributor of high-quality hardwood lumber, specialty softwoods, panel products, laminates, and exterior products serving discerning customers in the architectural woodworking industry. We are proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and owe that to our extraordinary people. We focus on unique supplier relationships and customer-focused technologies, and our state-of-the-art warehouses provide an unparalleled level of service in the industry. Our people are committed to adding value to your business. Upper Canada Forest Products is "Delivering the Difference" to its customers and suppliers, every day.
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,686
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 112
- Reported office locations
- 7088 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 7H5, CA
- 15832 142nd Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6V 1H9, CA
- 4715 52nd Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 4N7, CA
- 2250 Acland Road Unit 108, Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 6N6, CA
- 5768 Trapp Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V3N 5G4, CA
- 1755 Sean Heights Unit 101, Saanichton, British Columbia V8M 1X6, CA
- Business categories
- Wholesale
- Wood Processing
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Sierra Forest Products
- Upper Canada Forest Products
- Specialties
- Hardwood Lumber
- Softwood Lumber
- Decorative Surfaces
- Composite Panels
- Edgebanding
- Solid Surface
- Milling
- JIT Delivery
- Exotic Lumber
- Cut to Size Panels
- TFL
- HPL
- Veneer
- Decking
- Hardwood Plywood
- Softwood Plywood
- LEED Consultants
- and Delivering the Difference
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Upper Canada Forest Products is Canada's premier distributor of high-quality hardwood lumber, specialty softwoods, panel products, laminates, and exterior products serving discerning customers in the architectural woodworking industry. We are proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and owe that to our extraordinary people. We focus on unique supplier relationships and customer-focused technologies, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | Hardwood LumberSoftwood LumberDecorative SurfacesComposite PanelsEdgebandingSolid SurfaceMillingJIT DeliveryExotic LumberCut to Size Panels |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products:
We are North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products. That means our products are not only sustainably sourced, but we are building a workforce for the future.
We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career advancement and development. From Innovation, diversity, equity & inclusion, we also strive to do what’s best for our people, customers, and communities.
Role: Class 1 Driver
Timing: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Rate: $31- 34
The impact you will have:
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.
Requirements
What you will do:
- 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.
- Safely lift material up to 75 pounds.
- Provide excellent customer experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Customer experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
- Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.
Benefits
Why Join Upper Canada Forest Products?
- People First Culture: We stand proudly for our people, supporting success through career advancement, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment.
- Competitive Rewards: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive family benefits, tuition reimbursement, and programs designed to support not only you but your family as well.
- Growth & Innovation: Join a company that champions innovation and sustainability—where your ideas drive progress and help shape the future.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Our mission is simple: Deliver the Difference to our customers when they need it, by people who know and care. Every role here makes a real impact on our customers and local communities.
AI Usage & Disclosure: This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.
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