{"id":121362,"date":"2023-06-01T10:10:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T14:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/truck-drivers-to-be-targeted-in-canadas-new-express-entry-occupation-draws\/"},"modified":"2023-08-02T09:59:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T13:59:18","slug":"truck-drivers-to-be-targeted-in-canadas-new-express-entry-occupation-draws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/truck-drivers-to-be-targeted-in-canadas-new-express-entry-occupation-draws\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Drivers To Be Targeted In Canada\u2019s New Express Entry Occupation Draws"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are recruiting long haul (HGV) drivers for a major employer in Canada.\u00a0 If you have a valid Class 1 license equivalent in your country, please submit your CV <\/i><\/b><\/span>here<\/a><\/em>.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>

Canada will target truck drivers<\/a> as part of new draws aimed at specific occupations via its flagship Express Entry<\/a> system.<\/p>

Canada\u2019s trucking industry has a chronic shortage of drivers.<\/p>

The federal government has responded by including the job as one of the 82 to be targeted<\/a> by new Express Entry draws.<\/p>

Candidates need at least six months of continuous work experience in Canada or abroad within the past three years to qualify.<\/p>

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has engaged in consultations across Canada when deciding which jobs should be included in the new draws.<\/p>

Read More<\/b><\/p>

Employing a Truck Driver from Overseas in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a>
Long Haul Truck Driver (HGV \/ LGV Drivers)<\/a>
Opportunities for Internationally-Trained Truck Drivers in Canada<\/a><\/p>

Are you an employer looking to hire foreign workers in Canada? <\/b>Immigration.ca<\/b><\/a> can help through its sister company, <\/b>skilledworker.com<\/b><\/a>. We provide a comprehensive recruitment package to help you identify and hire the best individuals from abroad. <\/b>Contact us now.<\/b><\/a><\/p>

Truck driver, under National Occupational Classification 73300, is one of 10 occupations in the transport field to be included.<\/p>

Opportunities for Internationally-Trained Truck Drivers in Canada<\/h3>

Here are some of the opportunities in Canada for internationally-trained truck drivers:<\/p>

1. Long-Haul Truck Driving<\/b><\/p>

Long-haul truck driving involves transporting goods over long distances, often across different provinces or even across the Canada-U.S. border. This role offers several advantages:<\/p>

Lucrative compensation: Long-haul truck driving typically offers higher pay rates compared to other driving positions, considering the extended hours spent on the road and the distance covered.<\/p>

Travel and exploration: International truck drivers can embrace the opportunity to explore the vast Canadian landscape while transporting goods to various destinations.<\/p>

Cultural exchange: Interacting with people from different regions and experiencing diverse cultures can be a rewarding aspect of long-haul truck driving.<\/p>

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