Work With Cargo

Where it all starts.

Want to be in the middle of the action? Looking to get in on the ground floor in a very exciting and dynamic industry so you can work your way up the ladder? Well, working the docks is a great place to start. Here, you'll learn all the ins and outs of the industry and get to meet key people who can help further your career.

• What would I do?
• Where would I work?
• How much would I get paid?
• How do I get to be a Dock Worker?
• Where would I go from here?
• How do I get started?

Where would I work?

As a Dock Worker, you can look for employment virtually anywhere in Canada. There are positions in urban and rural locations across the country. You may work both indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to extreme temperatures as well. Some carriers choose Dock Workers when selecting candidates for driver training and other specialties.

Warehouse, dock and terminal operations tend to run 24/7, so shift work is common. Shifts are generally 8 hours, but may be longer. Because loading docks and warehouses are busy places, that accommodate both day and night deliveries and departures, people who work there must be flexible and able to work various shifts and days of the week.