Driver Guide

Driver Guide

Toronto, Canada

Company
Northbound Tours
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Overview

We're looking for an experienced driver guide to join our team. Northbound tours offers day trips and over night trips to customers looking to explore Ontario's local nature.

We're looking for individuals with experience leading groups. We value a strong personality that knows how to have fun. Having fun is at the core of what we do, while understanding responsibility. If you know the outdoors and you'd like to be on our roster of staff we reach out to for gigs. We'd like to hear from you. We have weekly departures to Algonquin park, camping trips to Bruce Peninsula and camping trips to Sleeping Giant round the corner.

Our customers are mainly 20-40 year olds, but we don't exclude any ages who want to participate.

Duties
• Lead groups to places in Ontario (Algonquin Park, Bruce Peninsula, Killbear, Niagara Falls etc).
• Punctuality is a non negotiable.
• Deliver safety, plan, and fun information to participants to help them enjoy their days out.
• Follow all safety guidelines, monitoring conditions such as weather, group ability, and more.
• An awareness of risk assessment and the ability to communicate appropriately with channels in any event.
• Understand group dynamics and adapt to the nuances of each individual to facilitate an enjoyable experience.
• Adherence to all regulations regarding commercial driving (log books, asset inspections etc)

Qualifications & Mandatory
• Previous driver guiding experience needed.
• An F license as a minimum is required for commercial operations.
• WAFA/WFR.
• Right to work in Canada.

Desired
• Availability on weekends.
• Knowledge of the areas we visit.
• Experience leading trips in a dual role capacity.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in Canada

Q What is the hourly wage range for transport truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
According to Government of Canada's Job Bank, transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) earn $18.07 per hour at the low end, $26.44 median, and $41.35 at the high end nationally as of 2026. Entry-level drivers start closer to $20.00 per hour after obtaining a Class 1 licence. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours per week for federally regulated positions.
Q Do I need a work permit and LMIA for truck driver jobs in Canada as a foreigner?
International applicants require a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; employers must obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) first, with high-wage stream processing in 10 business days and low-wage up to 18 weeks as of 2026. Truck driver jobs qualify if the offered wage meets or exceeds the provincial/territorial median hourly wage of $26.44 nationally. Exemptions apply for intra-company transfers but not typically for drivers.
Q What education and experience are needed for truck driver jobs in Canada?
No post-secondary education is required, but a high school diploma is often preferred; most employers seek 6 months to 1 year of directly related experience. A valid Class 1/AZ commercial driver's licence, air brake endorsement (Z), and clean driver's abstract are mandatory. On-the-job training is provided for 1-3 months typically.
Q What documents are required to apply for truck driver jobs in Canada?
Applicants must submit a resume, valid commercial driver's licence (e.g., Class 1/AZ), 3-year driver's abstract, criminal record check, and employment references. For new immigrants, include work permit, SIN, and passport. Applications are submitted online via employer portals or Job Bank, with interviews requiring proof of logbook experience.
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