Alberta currently has the second-highest number of job vacancies for truckers in Canada, making it an attractive opportunity for foreign nationals seeking work in the country. As of late May, there were 802 trucking jobs listed on the Job Bank website in Alberta, with many employers seeking to fill multiple positions. Edmonton and Calgary-based employers offered most of these jobs, with 446 vacancies in Edmonton and 269 in Calgary. Together, these two cities accounted for 89.1% of all open trucking jobs in Alberta at the time.
The median hourly wage for trucking jobs in Alberta is $28, ranging from $18.12 to $37.45 per hour, with the potential to earn more through bonuses. Both the federal and provincial governments are aiding transportation companies in hiring qualified foreign workers for these jobs through immigration policies.
What are the requirements to apply for a truck driver work permit in Canada?
To be eligible for a truck driver work permit in Canada and to fulfill their goals and dreams, interested candidates must fulfill all eligibility requirements as stated in the section in “Truck driver work permit Canada requirements.” Among the fundamental requirements for eligibility are:
•two years of trucking work experience in a Gulf country
• A license from a Gulf country is required, alongside a truck driver visa.
• Proficiency in the English language in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing are all rated as having a band of four on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 level.
•A designated Canadian employer who has received a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) should endorse the visa application.
•Sufficient funds
What are the average wages for the available vacancies for truck drivers?
The average wage for a commercial truck driver in Alberta as of June 2, 2023, is $48,889 per year. That works out to about $28, ranging from $18.12 to $37.45 per hour, in case you need a simple payment calculator. This equals $940 a week or $4,074 / month.
The majority of Commercial Truck Driver salaries now vary between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $65,000 (75th percentile), with top earners (90th percentile) getting $75,500 per year in Alberta, but according some reporting wages as high as $88,000 and as low as $22,000.
The wide variation in the average wages for commercial truck drivers (up to $23,500), which may indicate multiple opportunities for growth and increased earnings based on experience, location, and skill level, demonstrates that there may be
Also Ontario has the most trucking job vacancies in Canada
Ontario has a high demand for qualified workers to fill trucking jobs, making it a great opportunity for foreigners under economic immigration programs. Job Bank listed 882 trucking jobs in late May under the National Occupational Classification 2021 code 73300.
The Greater Toronto Area has the most trucking job opportunities, with 56% of the positions in the province. Truckers in Ontario can earn a median hourly wage of $24, which can go up to $32.34 per hour, leading to an annual wage scale of up to $63,063 for a standard 37.5-hour work week.
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Dildar Korai at Gunness & Associates
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