It may seem like an odd shortage to have, but Canada is in growing need of truck drivers right now. Canada economy relies on truck drivers who haul commercial goods from coast to coast. And with a small population spread over the country, it is looking towards immigrants to solve this employment issue.
WHY CONSIDER TO BECOME A TRUCK DRIVER IN CANADA?
When you choose to immigrate to Canada as an experienced truck driver, you can earn up to $75,500 per year and what’s more, become a permanent resident. This comes with free universal healthcare and free education for young ones in renowned schools that are just some of the benefits you can’t pass up!
The industry also varies in terms of what you can do as a truck driver which moves the pay scale up and down accordingly. Schedule is fairly flexible with some trips taking place over several months or for just a week. You will have the opportunity to negotiate with your employer to determine how long you would like to work and how many days you will have off in a month.
Driving can also be an interesting way of seeing the Canadian cityscapes, wilderness and major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
REQUIREMENTS
- Language test certificate (IELTS certificate, with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 4 or higher).
- Proof of work experience (at least 3-year driving experience on a class 5)
- Education credentials.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Valid Driver’s license.
PROCESS
The whole process to immigrate to Canada should take around 6-9 months from start to finish.
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STEP 1 |
Submission of detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the applicant as well as spouse along with the supporting documents. |
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STEP 2 |
Signing of contract with Vazir Group.
First instalment $5,000 + VAT (fully refundable if a job offer is not obtained within the 120 days of signing the contract). |
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STEP 3 |
Issuance of job letter.
Second instalment amount varies according to the job – to assist and apply for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in Canada. |
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STEP 4 |
Issuance of LMIA.
Third instalment amount varies according to the job – to assist and apply for work permit. |
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STEP 5 |
Issuance of work permit.
Applicant can relocate. |
If you are interested, our expert consultants will support you at each step of your journey until you reach your new home.
Applying can be time-consuming and difficult to wrap your head around. With strict deadlines, procedures and requirements, it can be easy to make a mistake that could cost you your chance of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency. But with our vast knowledge of how to immigrate to Canada, we can offer you the guidance and assistance that you will need for a successful application.
