Labour Ministry Holds Information Session on Trailer Driver Recruitment

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is organizing an information session on Saturday, January 18, 2014 to provide details about the recruitment of Articulated Trailer Drivers to fill vacancies in Canada.

This free session will be held at the Conference Centre of Club Riu Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Interested applicants must sign up in person to attend the session and will be required to present a valid Tractor Trailer-Articulated Licence to complete registration. Only drivers who complete the registration process will be allowed to participate in the meeting.

Registration begins on Monday, January 13, 2014 at MLSS Parish Offices islandwide and closes on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

The information session is being organized by the Ministry in association with Canadian recruiting firm, Pro Hire Solutions; Canadian employers, Mountain Transport Institute, along with the Brown’s Town Community College, which will provide basic training and orientation for drivers.

All registration must be conducted through MLSS Parish Offices. Members of the public are reminded that no monies should be paid:

• As recruitment fee
• To submit resume (s)
• To add or include names on lists
• For introduction to anyone associated with the recruitment process

Persons who are approached and offered placement for a fee should report the matter IMMEDIATELY to the nearest police station or the Ministry.

For further information about the information session, contact the office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in your parish or call 922-0366.