About Fastfrate:

Fastfrate Group has been providing industry-leading transportation services for more than 50 years. From what started out as an LTL over the road and intermodal carrier, Fastfrate has grown into a diverse group comprised of multiple companies operating across Canada. This evolution allows us to offer customers a full suite of asset-based transportation including over-the-road, cross-border, intermodal LTL and TL, drayage and transload, warehousing, distribution, logistics services and final mile.

Who we’re looking for:

Fastfrate Group is looking for a Driver Recruiter for our Woodbridge, Ontario office that will work closely with the Human Resources team, Hiring Managers and the Safety and Compliance department. You’ll be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and recruiting company drivers and owner operators for local and long distance.

What will make you successful in this role:

  • Communication
  • Energy
  • Teamwork
  • Quality Orientation
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability/ Flexibility
  • Planning and Organizing

What you’ll do:

  • Responsible for the recruitment process for drivers and owner operators
  • Assisting qualified candidates in completing their applications, and ensure all paperwork is submitted for compliance review.
  • Holding preliminary interviews on the phone or in-person
  • Advertise open positions on job boards, company website, social media
  • Use search tools to find suitable candidates
  • Reporting on recruitment activity
  • Attending recruitment events and job fairs
  • Conducting reference and background checks
  • Effectively utilize available software tools to manage recruitment activity
  • Build referral networks and candidate pools through networking, social media, and external networking sources.
  • Support workforce planning for the organization.
  • Support hiring managers with identifying current and future hiring needs to develop and maintain recruitment strategies.
  • Update Job descriptions
  • Maintain and promote DOT compliance during recruitment and hiring process
  • Knowledge of and ability to follow new industry rules and regulations
  • Support and participate in strategies to develop, attract, and retain drivers and owner operators.
  • All other duties as assigned

Must Haves:

  • Minimum 3 years in driver recruiting experience
  • Experience in safety & compliance is an asset.
  • Safety driven with HOS & DOT regulations
  • Must have solid understanding of the trucking industry
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What’s in it for you:

  • Supportive working environment
  • Well established company backed by over 50 years of service
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health and dental benefits

Note: Candidates must have their own transportation as public transit is not available.

Location:

Woodbridge, ON

Contact:
howeb@fastfrate.com