Human Resources

New Training Courses from CarriersEdge

BCTA partners with CarriersEdge to provide members with discounted industry training online, a benefit that’s even more valuable with some in-person training temporarily on hold. Please see the latest list of new and upcoming CarriersEdge releases:

New modules have been released:

New Labour Market Information Showcasing Escalating Labour Shortages Now Available

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has released their September 2022 Special Report- Canada’s Supply Chain Woes Continue- Trucking and Logistics Sector Faced with Escalating Labour Shortages. 

CTA: ESDC to expand enforcement efforts on Driver Inc. nationally, carriers to face compliance orders, payment orders to employees, administrative monetary penalties and prosecution for noncompliance

TORONTO, Sept 7, 2022) – Today, the Labour Program at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released another statement on Driver Inc. misclassification. This follows statements made earlier this year by the Federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan, in the House of Commons condemning the Driver Inc. scheme.

You’re Invited! Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer Awards Gala

Join Trucking HR Canada in Toronto as they announce the 2022 Top Small Fleet, Medium Fleet, Large Fleet and Private/Fleet services as well as Achievements of Excellence for:

Threats to the Supply Chain & Economic Recovery Insights by Trucking HR Canada

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) labour market reports monitor and report on key labour market indicators that support industry stakeholders to identify areas of concern and develop strategies to build a skilled workforce.

You’re Invited! Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer Awards Gala

Join Trucking HR Canada in Toronto as they announce the 2022 Top Small Fleet, Medium Fleet, Large Fleet and Private/Fleet services as well as Achievements of Excellence for:

Do you Recruit in your Trucking & Logistics Company? Trucking HR Canada Wants to Hear From You

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) highly values inclusion in the workplace and is working towards creating employment opportunities for all.

If you hire staff and oversee recruitment and retention practices in your trucking and logistics company, THRC would like you to complete a 10-minute survey to discover more on how employers recruit and retain employees, in particular people with a disability.

Learn How Canada’s Immigration Programs Can Help You Hire Foreign Labour

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are offering a virtual learning series for employers in Western Canada to expand their knowledge on Canada’s economic immigration programs and streams. Each week will feature a free, 30-minute information session on a new topic and will also provide employers with an opportunity to ask questions. Employers may choose to attend one or all the information sessions. Please note these sessions are intended for employers/companies only, not candidates.

Upcoming Topics and Dates

Don’t Miss the 2022 Women With Drive Leadership Summit

Join the trucking and logistics community at this year’sTrucking HR Canada Women with Drive Leadership Summit held by Trucking HR Canada (THRC).

The summit scheduled for June 2, 2022, in Toronto promises to offer new insights into strategies that can help attract, recruit, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce across the trucking industry. This year will focus on emerging trends in the industry that supports diversity.

THRC’s May Industry Labour Market Report is Here

Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has released their May 2022 Special Labour Market report- Driving Economic Recovery.

The LMI report provides updated THRC analysis and their perspective on how the ongoing recovery in the Canadian economy is progressing and the mechanisms driving the demand for key trucking and logistics occupations moving forward.