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

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

Desired
β€’ Availability on weekends.
β€’ Knowledge of the areas we visit.
β€’ 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 heavy truck drivers in Canada in 2026?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, the low hourly wage for heavy truck drivers (NOC 73300) is $18.65, median $26.44, and high $41.35 as of May 2023 data projected stable into 2026. Annual median earnings are $52,691. Entry-level drivers start at low end after obtaining Class 1 license.
Q What work permit do international applicants need for truck driver jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, foreign truck drivers require a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), processing time 10-24 weeks. Fee is $155 CAD per permit as of 2026. Intra-company transfers may exempt LMIA for skilled drivers.
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As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, heavy truck drivers need a Class 1/AZ commercial driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of driving experience. Air brake endorsement (Z) is mandatory for most roles, plus clean driver's abstract. No university degree required.
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As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, required documents include a valid Class 1/AZ driver's license, 3-year commercial driver's abstract, CVOR abstract for Ontario or equivalent, and pre-employment medical exam certificate. Resume highlighting 1+ years experience and FAST card for US cross-border. Submit via employer portals or Job Bank postings.
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