2023 Impact Snapshot

2023 Impact Snapshot

Trucking HR Canada’s work is having an impact: supporting employers in attracting, recruiting and retaining the workforce needed in our constantly evolving sector means we’ll have a highly skilled workforce today and into the future.

Let’s take a look.

THRC clinches

$46 million

in funding to advance industry’s labour needs.

As a trusted delivery partner with a track record of success, THRC was awarded $46 million to address the country’s growing truck driver shortage.

Funded through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, the funds supported the recruitment and onboarding of over 3,000 new workers in both driving and non-driving roles.

THRC’s success led to an injection of $5 million more later in the year.

National Supply Chain Task Force Report touts Career ExpressWay as effective tool to bring new workers to industry.

THRC’s successful Career ExpressWay program figured prominently in the federal National Supply Chain Task Force Report, designed to improve supply chain efficiency and relieve labour shortages in trucking. The program was given a huge boost when continued funding was announced by Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra so THRC can continue to deliver new truck drivers and workers for other in-demand positions.

Leading Truck Driver Training Standard Update

THRC is leading a consistent approach to truck driver training in Canada by bringing key industry stakeholders together to work on updates to the occupational standard.

In a truly collaborative approach, THRC struck a national advisory committee and working group with over 55 key representatives from various industry groups, including provincial trucking associations, Canadian Trucking Alliance, Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation, the forestry and agricultural sectors, Insurance Bureau of Canada, Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic, and more.

The new National Occupational Standard, along with a library of resources to support consistent and improved driver operator training will be rolled out in 2024.

With funding support from THRC’s Career ExpressWay program, Contrans Tanker Division launched a new female driver training program to help address the shortage of available drivers. The program will fund driver training costs for six new female recruits, who will join the Contrans Tanker Division upon completion. The launch included the unveiling of a new pink tanker the recruits will use as part of their training.

Career ExpressWay is moving the needle on labour challenges.

600 employers

OVER

ACCESSED DRIVER TRAINING GRANTS and wage incentives for other in-demand roles.

25% 57% participants are women

are under the age of 30

5,000 workers

JOINED OUR SECTOR THANKS TO CAREER EXPRESSWAY Newly trained drivers, new workers in other in-demand occupations, students practical work experience placements

TO OVER

1,000 students EXPOSING A NEW GENERATION OF WORKERS TO THE OVER

100 non-driving occupations

We are delivering new workers to employers of every size in every province.

561

EMPLOYERS

Small 1 – 99 employees

153

Medium 100 – 499 employees

72

Large 500+ employees

1

1 71

102

53

105

45 374

Employer participants by size and location.

18

Women with Drive Leadership Summit Trucking HR Canada has had a transformational impact on how the trucking and logistics industry addresses labour challenges. A decade ago, THRC launched the Women with Drive initiative to support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of women and other under-represented groups in the trucking and logistics industry.

We are incredibly proud of the Women with Drive Leadership Summit, a cornerstone plank in the drive to address the labour shortage. We have been strong proponents of the evidencebased research which makes a business case for increasing the participation of women and other under-represented groups: diverse organizations are more successful and profitable.

We’re proud to celebrate a decade of Women with Drive in 2024, where keynote speakers have come from the highest offices in politics, business, media, academia, and transportation. In 2023, close to 300 professional women and their allies gathered in Toronto for a day of camaraderie, networking, education, and inspiration.

The success of Women with Drive Leadership Summit held in Toronto prompted a call to take the popular event across the country. This led to partnerships with provincial trucking associations and kicked-off Women with Drive Hits the Road networking events from coast-to-coast, as well as the Western Women with Drive conference in Alberta. In 2023, WWD Hits the Road events were held in British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Top Fleet Employers Recognized for Highest Standards of HR Excellence In 2023, 93 fleets from across the country were selected for the Top Fleet Employers program, a national initiative that recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in the trucking and logistics industry. This year, over 400 fleet representatives from across the country gathered to celebrate THRC’s Top Fleet Employers program, recognize fleets for exceptional innovation and performance, and mark the 10th anniversary of the program.

Who are the Top Fleet Employers?

Small Fleets 1 – 99 employees 33 fleets Medium Fleets 100 – 799 employees 40 fleets Large Fleets 800+ employees 19 fleets

Labour Market Intelligence November 2023

Labour Market Snapshot

THRC’s labour market intelligence is the cornerstone of our work and is essential to ensuring the workforce is ready and able to keep Canada on the move. THRC’s LMI reports are relied on by policymakers, business groups, researchers, and employers to provide an analysis of current and future labour force trends.

Published in 2023: • Labour Market Snapshots (January, June, August, November) • Special Vacancy Reports (April, August)

Thought Leadership & Outreach THRC is regularly sought after by policymakers, industry, and the media as a trusted, independent source for verifiable labour market intelligence and innovative recommendations to help address labour challenges in the supply chain. THRC’s voice is heard at industry and government events in every Canadian jurisdiction as well as abroad.

Among the groups we addressed in 2023.

• Alberta Driver Shortage Working Group (Government of Alberta)

• C.D. Howe Institute, Human Capital Policy Council, Supply Chain Working Group

• Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association

• Fleet Safety Council • Manitoba Trucking Association

• British Columbia Trucking Association

• Ontario Forest Industries Association

• Alberta Motor Transport Association

• Canadian Agricultural HR Council

• Private Motor Truck Council of Canada

• Canadian Association of Movers

• Saskatchewan Trucking Association

• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

• The Future of Work, Toronto

• Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators • Canadian Forest Products Association of Canada • Canadian Institute for Logistics and Transport North America • Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation • Canadian Trucking Alliance

• Transport Canada, Labour Shortage Symposium • Trucks for Change Partner Appreciation Meeting • Women with Drive Hits the Road— Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba • Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada • Women in Transportation Atlantic

In the News

THRC is regularly quoted in trade journals, business publications, and major news networks, including Canadian Press, Toronto Star, Financial Post, CTV News, City News, and Globe and Mail.

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan met with THRC to discuss industry issues and how THRC programs are making an impact.

Provincial, territorial, and federal leaders attending the meeting of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators heard from THRC on labour challenges and supply chain impact.

THRC CEO Angela Splinter addresses the federal House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, where she appeared as a witness on the topic of labour shortages. THRC’s labour market information was a key part of this presentation.

Research, reports, and resources published this year

Top Fleet Employers HR BEST PRACTICES REPORT

Top Fleet Employers Best Practices Report The report dives into the 2023 HR practices that make this year’s group of Top Fleet Employers successful and explores the trends and tactics that are shaping the future of HR in trucking and logistics.

EVERY ISSUE June 2023

Labour Market Snapshot

November 2023

Labour Market Snapshot

August 2023

Labour Market Intelligence Four quarterly Labour Market snapshots were published this year as well as two special vacancy reports, providing data that is not available anywhere else, and sharing in-depth analysis by experts who understand the trucking and logistics sector.

Special Vacancy Report

Webinars Over 1,000 employers across the country attended THRC webinars focusing on a range of HR issues, from Canada Labour Code compliance to managing paid sick leave. Our webinars offer practical solutions to support employers in all aspects of HR management.

Transparency in Compensation Accessibility Accessible Employment Practices Disabilities Act

Flexible Workplace Practices

Resources

Accessible Canada Act Holistic Approach Employees’ Wellbeing

Hiring Persons with Disabilities

Personal Leave Policy

IAP

Managing Paid Medical Leave

DEI: A Guide for Change

Medical/Sick Leave Policy

Resources and tools introduced in 2023 Over 35 new guides, checklists, sample policies, videos, and more were created to support employers with HR management.

Bill C-3

Accommodation Discussions

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