Canada has a large transportation and logistics industry, creating employment opportunities for qualified truck drivers from Canada and other countries. For foreign drivers, finding a Canadian trucking company willing to hire international workers and support an appropriate work-permit process can be an important pathway toward working legally in Canada.
The term “visa sponsorship” is commonly used by job seekers when searching for these opportunities. In Canada, however, the formal process may involve an employer-specific work permit and, in many cases, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Transport truck drivers are officially classified under NOC 73300. Canadian government information shows that the Temporary Foreign Worker Program approved approximately 8,101 LMIA positions for transport truck drivers in 2024, demonstrating the significant role that foreign workers have played in Canada’s trucking sector.
What Are Canada Truck Driver Jobs With Sponsorship?
A sponsored truck-driving position generally means that a Canadian employer is willing to hire a qualified foreign driver and support the required immigration process.
For many positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the employer must obtain a positive LMIA before the foreign worker can apply for an employer-specific work permit.
The work permit is generally tied to the employer and the employment conditions listed in the permit. Foreign workers should therefore understand the employer, job location, wages, duties, and work-permit conditions before accepting an offer.
Canada’s Job Bank provides a dedicated section for temporary foreign workers where applicants can search for employers that have already obtained or applied for an LMIA. Truck driver is specifically listed as one of the job-search categories.
Long-Haul Truck Driver Jobs
Long-haul trucking is one of the most common opportunities for professional drivers in Canada. Long-haul drivers may transport freight between provinces or across long distances.
Typical responsibilities can include inspecting the truck, planning routes, transporting cargo, maintaining driving records, following safety requirements, and communicating with dispatchers.
Current Job Bank listings show examples of LMIA-requested long-haul truck driver positions. For example, a recent listing for Ruby Freights Inc. in London, Ontario advertised a long-haul truck driver position at $37 per hour. Other listings have included long-haul positions in British Columbia and Ontario.
Applicants should always verify that a job is still active because vacancies and salaries can change.
Truck Driver Jobs in Ontario
Ontario is one of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics markets. The province has major distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, ports, and highways that support a large trucking industry.
Foreign drivers can search for opportunities in cities and regions such as Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, London, Hamilton, and other transportation hubs.
Recent Job Bank results have included LMIA-requested truck driver positions in Ontario. Examples include jobs in Brampton, Mississauga, London, Peterborough, and other locations.
Salary depends on the employer, route, experience, type of truck, and employment arrangement.
Truck Driver Jobs in Alberta
Alberta has an important transportation sector supporting energy, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and other industries.
Cities such as Calgary and Edmonton have major transportation networks and trucking companies.
Job Bank listings have included LMIA-requested truck driver positions in Edmonton and Calgary, with some advertised wages around the mid-to-high $30s per hour.
Drivers interested in Alberta should check provincial licensing requirements and make sure their experience matches the employer’s requirements.
Truck Driver Jobs in British Columbia
British Columbia also provides opportunities for professional truck drivers because of its large transportation, logistics, construction, forestry, and international trade sectors.
Recent Job Bank results have included LMIA-requested truck driver positions in Surrey and other British Columbia locations. One recent listing advertised a truck driver position at $40 per hour.
Foreign drivers should carefully review the licence class required for each position and determine whether their existing driving credentials can be transferred or recognized.
Truck Driver Jobs in Manitoba
Manitoba is another province with transportation and logistics opportunities. Winnipeg is an important transportation center because of its location within Canada’s national transportation network.
Truck drivers may find positions involving regional and long-distance freight transportation.
Recent Job Bank results have included LMIA-requested truck driver opportunities in Winnipeg, including positions advertised at more than $30 per hour.
Applicants should compare wages, routes, benefits, working hours, and employer requirements before accepting an offer.
Requirements for Foreign Truck Drivers
Requirements can vary between employers and provinces, but professional truck drivers generally need appropriate tra