POLARIS RECEIVES THE 2022 ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
While attending the annual Trucking HR Canada Gala to accept our Top Fleet Employer Award, we were ecstatic to learn that Polaris was also selected for the prestigious Achievement of Excellence for Women in the Workplace!
Every year, Trucking HR Canada recognizes one Top Fleet Employer who demonstrates exceptional commitment to gender equality and female representation in our industry. Polaris Chief Human Resources Officer, Laura Muir, shares, “From hiring and onboarding to staff support programs and ongoing training, mentorships and more, Polaris has fostered a culture where women can thrive and advance.”
Since our beginnings under the leadership of Founder Geri Cox, Polaris has offered an environment that welcomes and encourages women to pursue careers in transportation. Geri has served as a prominent role model in a historically male-dominated field, opening doors for those with limited access to fulfilling opportunities. Today, more than 50% of our management team is represented by women.
Polaris President & CEO, Dave Cox comments, “At Polaris, we celebrate every employee’s unique strengths. We greatly value Geri and all the women on our team who continue to make a significant impact on our company’s growth and future!”
2022 marked Polaris’ 5th consecutive year as a Top Fleet Employer, designating us as Top Fleet Employers of Distinction. Dave Cox adds, “The Achievement of Excellence for Women in the Workplace from Trucking HR Canada further highlights all that we’ve accomplished in creating a space where employees of all genders and backgrounds are supported and excited to work together.“
Thank you to our entire Polaris family and Trucking HR Canada for this high honour!
Skills Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting careers in the skilled trades and technologies to
Ontario youth through a variety of programs and competitions across the province.
We are looking to add a new member to our team in brand new position! We are adding a DZ driver and Trades and Tech
Truck Coordinator to our staff. Our employees enjoy a casual work environment, flexible schedules, and have a real
opportunity to make a difference! Skills Ontario also offers a pension and competitive benefits. The successful candidate
will be based in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.
Skills Ontario is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal opportunity
employer. Representation throughout all programs is essential to Skills Ontario. Accommodations are available on request for
candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
DZ Driver – Skilled Trades and Tech Driver and Program Facilitator
(35-40 HOURS/WEEK)
STARTING AT $30.00-$35.00/HOUR (depending on experience)
Pension and benefits effective after completion of probationary period
The successful candidate will drive the mobile classroom across the province as it travels from school to school reaching
communities from Windsor to Cornwall to Thunder Bay. However, while possessing a DZ driver’s license is an essential
qualification, this is not purely a driving position. The driver will also help with set up of the vehicle and delivering the
program.
The Trades and Tech Mobile Classroom is a custom 2022 Freightliner M2-106, equipped with hydraulic slide outs, giving us
approximately 470 square feet of experiential learning space. This “classroom” is loaded with skilled trades equipment and
trainers for use by students in elementary and high school.
Skills Ontario is looking for a candidate who is willing to not just drive but also engage with students and be a part of our
team, working to ignite a passion for the Skilled Tech and Trades sectors in youth across the province.
The incumbent will be responsible for set up and take down of the mobile classroom (including operation of generators,
slide outs, set up of stairs and wheelchair lift), fueling and cleaning the truck, as well as maintaining ELD logbook records
and vehicle maintenance records.
Breakdown of duties:
• Driving – 25% of time
• Working at home or on site at a school/event delivering Skills Ontario programming – 75% of time
Successful candidates will:
• Have a DZ license
• Have a clean driving record
• At least 2 years driving experience
• Be passionate about or have experience in the Skilled Tech and Trades sectors
• Be able to help set up of equipment
• Experience working with youth would be an asset
• Fluency in French will be considered an asset
• Be willing to be away from home
How to apply:
Applicants should send one document which includes a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining how they meet the specific
requirements of the position to Emily Collard ecollard@skillsontario.com no later than May 20th, 2022. Interviews are expected to
take place virtually during the month of May 2022.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
At Skills Ontario, we are committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for all youth. As such, the selected candidate will be
required to submit references and a vulnerable sector–criminal records check.
Proof of COVID vaccination will be required upon hiring.
We’re a leader in transportation and innovation. We’re not the biggest but we have incredibly high standards and are committed to being an exceptional company to work for and to do business with.
Our group of companies includes transportation in Canada and the USA, global logistics, warehousing & distribution and technology development.
We’re a progressive, equal opportunity employer that welcomes career-minded people looking to advance in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. If you’re a dynamic professional who can deliver great results, we have a career for you!
We’re a team in the truest sense. We’re committed to each other and have an unshakable commitment to delivering for our customers. We work hard to be collaborative, high-energy and positive. We live our values, encouraging and rewarding innovation and great results.
Our success is built through an uncompromising focus on four key pillars. They’re our guideposts for everything we do, including who we hire and promote, how we treat each other and how we make decisions.
Polaris provides our employees with benefits and great work perks! We offer health benefits (dental & medical), paid vacation, EAP program, career development, tuition reimbursements, fun social events, great work perk programs, holiday gifts and company swag.
OUR PRIORITY IS SAFETY
Safety is the non-negotiable foundation to everything we do. It is a sign of respect for ourselves and all the communities we serve.
WE HAVE EACH OTHERS’ BACKS
Trust is at our core. Respect for diversity, in all its forms, is table stakes. We do what we say we’ll do when we say we’ll do it. When we fall short, we take accountability. When a teammate stumbles, we extend a helping hand. We know we’re in a fortunate position and so we give back to the communities where our businesses operate and our employees live.
RAISE THE BAR
“Good” is not good enough. No matter what role we play, we raise the bar on ourselves and each other every day. We set and hit challenging goals. We’re disciplined, action oriented, accountable and constantly look for ways to improve how we operate – especially if it involves technology. We’re into learning. We’re humble enough to admit what we don’t know and we care enough to teach others what we do.
IT’S ABOUT OUR CUSTOMER
We go the extra mile to be the standout partner to our customers. Our reputation and success come from caring as much about their businesses as they do. Through our relationships, innovations and commitment to doing what’s right, we make a genuine difference to their operations.
WE’RE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
Our differences make us stronger. Ensuring everyone can bring their whole, true selves to work and feel heard and valued is critical to our success as a team and as a company.
It is the policy of Polaris Transportation Group to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Polaris welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Currently hiring full time (AZ/DZ) ready mix drivers for a fast growing forward thinking Ready Mix Concrete Company.
About us: Allmix Concrete is a purpose driven company that focuses on delivering high quality concrete around the greater Toronto area through its well-trained and highly motivated team. Allmix Concrete strives to become a leader in the concrete industry in quality, service and safety. We are dedicated to providing superior service to our customers. We believe in providing our employees with a positive work environment by maintaining a positive working culture based on safety.
We are looking for AZ or DZ drivers with a clean abstract to join our team. The ability to operate a 8 speed manual transmission is required. Ready mix experience preferred, but not required.
We offer:
Competitive wages, health benefits and pension benefits as per our union collective agreements.
Well maintained equipment with the latest GPS system.
Training for use of Ready Mix equipment and other job requirements.
Smith System defensive driver training provided by Allmix company trainers.
Multiple Locations across the GTA
We also offer continued training on all aspects of the job which allow our drivers to be part of policy changes that help drive change in a positive engaging way.
We have 10 locations across the GTA to fully service our customers.
Locations include: Acton, Bolton North, Brampton, Caledon, Georgetown, Milton, Oshawa, Port Perry, Markham and Scarborough
Why you should apply?
Competitive wages
A positive work culture with a great emphasis on safety.
Well maintained equipment.
A growing company with continuing on the job training.
Home every night
Apply online at www.allmixconcrete.ca Email : Robert Cioffi r.cioffi@allmixboltonconcrete.ca Head Office 2695 14th Ave. Markham ON L3R 0H9 (905) 948-8400
