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Short Haul Truck Driver

Job in Hay River, NT, Canada
Listing for: Northern News Services
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Delivery, Truck Driver, Transportation Logistics, Freight
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35 - 48 CAD Hourly CAD 35.00 48.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Short Haul Truck Driver

Hay River/Ft. Simpson Delivery Route

Responsibilities
  • Deliver freight/mail between Hay River and Fort Simpson, 3 days per week.
  • Perform pre‑trip, enroute and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment and loading and unloading of cargo.
  • Assisting with loading/unloading and pickup/deliveries of general freight and mail including use of forklift.
  • Organize incoming and outgoing freight, verify items being shipped, ensure Weigh Bills are filled out correctly.
  • Ensuring the shop, equipment and vehicles are clean and organized.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Valid Class 1 Drivers’ licence.
  • At least 1 year experience driving tractor‑trailer trucks.
  • Experience driving in South Slave/Deh Cho Region would be considered an asset.
  • Criminal Record Check Required.
  • Be self‑motivated and responsible.
  • Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Good Written and Oral Communication Skills.
  • Logistics coordination experience would be an asset.
  • Forklift Operator Certificate would be an asset.
Hours

Monday‑Wednesday – Friday: 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Freight Run to/from Hay River and Ft. Simpson; actual hours vary depending on load/road/ferry conditions and statutory holidays/Canada Post closures). Tue & Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (shipping receiving/delivery/loading days). Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Wage & Benefits

$35.00 to $48.00 per hour DOE.

Health/Dental & Disability & 3.5 % Group RRSP benefits available after a 3‑month probationary period.

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