Driving & transportation jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,428
Employers: 1,912

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.08Across 1,187 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $73,791Across 81 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: <1%16 listings
On-site: 93%4,133 listings

Not specified: 6% (274 listings)

Employers hiring include First Student (122), UPS (81), The Seaboard Transport Group (73).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Driving & transportation jobs in Canada

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Courier Driver - $1, 500 Sign-On Bonus
J.D. Irving, Limited
Truro, NS
- Full-time
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Seasonal Propane Delivery Driver
Avenir Energy
Bancroft, ON
- Temporary
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Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver
United Auto Distribution
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Class 1 Driver - P&D
Armour Transportation Systems
Hanwell, NB
- Full-time
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Box Truck Driver
Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
People are the driving force behind everything we do.
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DZ Company P&D Straight Truck Driver
J.D. Irving, Limited
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Class 1 Driver - Highway (Nights)
Armour Transportation Systems
Moncton, NB
- Full-time
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking Professional Class 1 Drivers (Night shifts) for Grocery Highway operations based in Moncton, Miramichi, or Fredericton. As a Grocery…
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Rock Truck Driver
Nuna Group of Companies
YT
- Other
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Class 5 Truck Driver
Diabetes Canada / National Diabetes Trust
Red Deer, AB
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Truck Driver Class 3
Kent Building Supplies
Atholville, NB
- Full-time
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Truck Driver Class 5
Kent Building Supplies
Moncton, NB
- Full-time
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Parts delivery driver
JobsMedia.io
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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Delivery Driver - Temporary 6 months
PHARMALOGIC HOLDINGS
Toronto, ON
- Up to $22.25 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Contrôleur adjoint - Montréal - Atwater - 75 k$ à 95 k$ / Assistant Controller - Montreal - Atwater
Quantum Management Services Ltd.
Montreal, QC
- $75,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Gravel Truck Driver – Project Term
Simpcw Resources Group
Kamloops, BC
- Contract
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Truck Driver - Propane Bulk Delivery
EDPRO Energy Group Inc.
London, ON
- Full-time
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Truck Driver Class 5
J.D. Irving, Limited
Moncton, NB
- Full-time
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Propane Delivery Driver - Seasonal
Avenir Energy
Ottawa, ON
- Temporary
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DZ Delivery Driver - Catalys
ORA Partenaires
London, ON
- Full-time
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AZ Delivery Driver
ORA Partenaires
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Class 1 Driver - Highway (Nights)
Armour Transportation Systems
Hanwell, NB
- Full-time
Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking Professional Class 1 Drivers (Night shifts) for Grocery Highway operations based in Moncton, Miramichi, or Fredericton. As a Grocery…
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Parts Delivery Driver - 18 month contract
Premier Truck Group
Sarnia, ON
- Contract
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DZ Delivery Driver
Gypsum Management and Supply
Maple, ON
- Full-time
Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of a commercial vehicle in the transportation and placements of building materials on customer job sites. Drivers must also assist with onsite…
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Seasonal Propane Delivery Driver
Avenir Energy
Flesherton, ON
- Temporary
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Route Driver
Langley School District #35
Langley (District), BC · City of Langley, BC
- Full-time

Train Conductor

Kamloops, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

The Train Conductor is responsible for acting as a member of a 2 or 3-person train crew and performs duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. The incumbent coordinates the assembly of trains and executes any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or on-route (operating track switches, picking up rail cars and making emergency repairs).

Main Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations
Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
Assemble and dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up and set off rail cars on-route
Observe, interpret, and relay signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement
Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
Inspect the condition of a train and equipment
Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations
Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Working Conditions

Work a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environment
Available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday work hours, some overtime and being away from home for extended periods of time when necessary
Push, pull, lift and carry up to 90 pounds
Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Operate various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes
Climb on and off ladders of moving rail cars
Grasp and hold objects while riding the side of a train
Walk for frequent extended periods
Bend, stoop, squat, and kneel frequently
Meet medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colours of signals

Experience

Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment*

Education/Certification/Designation

Completion of College or Vocational or Technical School or Freight Conductor experience*
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Write and pass safety and rules exams (as per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority and employment)
Obtain and maintain Conductors Rule Card
Possess and maintain a valid driver's licence
Possess and maintain a passport allowing entry and re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations)
Proficiency in both oral and written communications
Any experience and/or education for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent participates in an intensive paid training program that includes 11 weeks (7 weeks classroom and 4 weeks field training) at CN's Campus in Winnipeg, MB. Expenses related to transportation, accommodation and meals while in Winnipeg are covered. After these initial 11 weeks, the incumbent completes a minimum of 45 trips as an extra person on a crew to enhance their knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the entire training program is mandatory in order to work as a conductor, and includes written exams and field training (including physical requirements).This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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Responsibilities

Work as part of a train crew to move trains, locomotives, and rail cars in yards and on routes, including assembling trains, switching tracks, and picking up or setting off cars. Follow railroad safety rules and signals, inspect equipment, communicate with control and crew members, and respond effectively to unfamiliar or emergency situations.

Requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and either relevant experience in similar working conditions or a college, vocational, or technical school completion; freight conductor experience is also noted. The role requires passing safety and rules exams, maintaining a Conductors Rule Card, a valid driver's licence, and, for certain locations, a passport permitting travel between Canada and the United States.

Skills

Railroad Safety Compliance
Train Assembly and Dismantling
Rail Car Switching
Signal Interpretation
Track Switch Operation
Train and Equipment Inspection
Emergency Decision-Making
Radio Communication
Oral and Written Communication
Physical Stamina
Safety Rules and Regulations
Conductors Rule Card
Valid Driver's Licence
Passport

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Train Conductor
Train Crew
Rail Transportation
Rail Yard Operations
Train Movement
Locomotives
Rail Cars
Train Assembly
Train Dismantling
Track Switches
Railroad Safety
Train Orders
Railroad Signals
Equipment Inspection
Emergency Repairs
Rail Traffic Control
Handheld Radio
Safety Exams
Rules Exams
Conductors Rule Card
Driver's Licence
Passport
Physical Fitness
Freight Conductor
Field Training

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