Trucking HR Canada doubles funding for the Student Work Placement Program fueling the trucking and logistics talent pipeline
Ottawa, ON (March 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announced today that it has secured additional investment in the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), expanding opportunities for post-secondary students to gain meaningful, paid work experience in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector.
This increase in funding follows a sustained advocacy effort led by Trucking HR Canada to ensure the sector is recognized as a critical contributor to Canada’s supply chains and national economy. This funding will double the number of wage incentives available to employers, helping more students gain practical experience in a sector essential to keeping goods moving across the country.
“Canada’s trucking and logistics sector is fundamental to the functioning of our supply chains and the strength of our economy,” said Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “This expanded investment reflects the growing recognition of our sector’s importance and the need to develop the next generation of skilled professionals who will keep Canada moving.”
Through the Student Work Placement Program, employers receive wage incentives to hire post-secondary students in roles related to their field of study. The program helps employers access emerging talent while providing students with valuable, hands-on work experience.
Placements are available across a wide range of occupations within the trucking and logistics sector, including:
- Human resources and workforce planning
- Operations and logistics coordination
- Safety and compliance
- Information technology and data analytics
- Finance, administration, and marketing
“Work-integrated learning is one of the most effective ways to prepare students for the workforce,” added Splinter. “By expanding this program, we are helping employers strengthen their talent pipeline while ensuring students gain meaningful experience in a sector that plays such a vital role in Canada’s economy.”
The expanded funding will allow more employers across Canada to participate in the program, creating additional opportunities for students to explore careers in trucking and logistics and supporting the industry’s long-term workforce needs.
Find out more and start your application on THRC’s Career ExpressWay website.
Applications open mid-March. Watch for a webinar on March 18; registration details will be available shortly.
This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program.
Trucking HR Canada is the recognized national authority on workforce strategy for the trucking and logistics sector. We’re a non-profit centre of excellence, engaging with employers, governments, think tanks, industry groups, and stakeholders.
Media contact: comms@truckinghr.com
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