About this role
Southbend Veterinary Clinic is a mixed-animal practice in Aldergrove that also runs a small transport arm moving supplies, feed and equipment between its Aldergrove site and partner suppliers in the BC Interior and Alberta. We are hiring a long haul driver to keep those runs moving on a regular schedule.
The day starts with a pre-trip inspection and paperwork at the Aldergrove yard, then a run east or north depending on the route. You will drive a tandem-axle tractor-trailer, log hours electronically, scale loads where required and check in with the dispatcher at each stop. Most runs are two to four days out with a return to Aldergrove between trips.
What you'll be doing
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Walk around the tractor-trailer each shift, check tires, lights, brakes and fluid levels, and complete the inspection report before leaving the yard.
- Highway driving. Haul freight on Highway 1 and connecting routes to depots and suppliers in the Interior and Alberta, following posted speed limits and winter driving rules.
- Hours of service. Record all driving and on-duty time in the electronic logging device and stay within regulated daily and cycle limits.
- Load securement and paperwork. Check that cargo is tied down and sealed, collect bills of lading and delivery receipts, and hand them in at the end of each run.
What they're asking for
- Licence. A valid Class 1 BC driver's licence, or a Class 3 with the endorsements needed for the unit, in good standing.
- Experience. None required; we will train a reliable new driver on our routes and equipment.
- Record. A clean commercial driving abstract and a willingness to complete a criminal record check.
- Documents. Legal authorization to work in Canada and the ability to cross into Alberta without restriction.
What the employer offers
- Pay. Hourly rate with overtime after 40 hours in a week and paid waiting time at shippers.
- Gear. Company coveralls, winter jacket, boots allowance and a stocked roadside kit.
- Leave. Two weeks of paid vacation after the first year and paid statutory holidays.
About truck driver work in Canada
What the work is
Drivers move freight between depots, warehouses and customers. Long-haul routes run for days or weeks away from home; regional routes return most nights. Canadian fleets run both automatic and manual heavy trucks, and hours of service are strictly regulated and electronically logged, so schedules are enforced rather than flexible.
What employers usually ask for
A provincial Class 1 licence for heavy trucks — or Class 3 for smaller vehicles — a clean commercial driving record, and a current medical fitness certificate. Most employers want two years of verifiable experience and a driver abstract. Cross-border routes may require a passport or a FAST card.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Foreign licences do not transfer directly. You generally have to obtain a Canadian provincial licence, and some provinces require training at an approved school first. Because this is provincial rather than federal, check the rules for the province you are targeting. Insurers often decline drivers without Canadian experience, which is why many newcomers start with a smaller carrier to build a record.