Taxi Driver Jobs in Ontario

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Transportation Driver

  • Buckland Customs Brokers
  • St Thomas, ON
  • 6 hours ago
  • St Thomas, ON
  • 6 hours ago

Who we are For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses...

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Class 3 DZ Driver

  • Clean Harbors
  • Brantford, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Brantford, ON
  • 1 day ago

Safety Kleen in Brantford, ON is seeking Class 3 DZ Driver (OSSR) ( Manual Transmission required) responsible for retrieving bulk collection of used oil, anti-freeze and/or related liquid waste...

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Driver Class 3

  • Clean Harbors
  • Nepean, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Nepean, ON
  • 5 days ago

Safety-Kleen in Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec is seeking a Class 3 ( Utility Route Driver) to join their safety conscious team! You will be responsible for safely completing all assigned...

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Driver Supervisor

  • American Iron & Metal
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 5 days ago

Company Description American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 3500 employees worldwide. We...

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Driver Client Transportation - Casual

  • Von
  • Listowel, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Listowel, ON
  • 6 days ago

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Casual Program Name: Transportation Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends On Call: Yes Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an...

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P&D Driver (Union)

  • American Air Liquide
  • London, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • London, ON
  • 7 days ago

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community...

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Driver - DZ - CANADA

  • Republic Services
  • Guelph, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Guelph, ON
  • 7 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class A & B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement. (required) Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire....

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Class 1 Local Nights Driver

  • The Erb Group
  • New Hamburg, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • New Hamburg, ON
  • 8 days ago

We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on the timely, protected...

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DZ Driver

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 9 days ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

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P&D Driver

  • American Air Liquide
  • Kingston, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • Kingston, ON
  • 9 days ago

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community...

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AZ Driver -St Catharines

  • Triple M Metal
  • St Catharines, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • St Catharines, ON
  • 9 days ago

With one truck, a strong work ethic and an ardent sense of team spirit, Mike and Antonio Giampaolo established Triple M Metal in 1975. Now, more than 40 years later, we have grown from modest...

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AZ Driver

  • United Rentals
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 14 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

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Frito Lay Cambridge, Driver

  • PepsiCo
  • Cambridge, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Cambridge, ON
  • 20 days ago

Overview PepsiCo Foods Canada has a current opening at the Frito Lay Facility in Cambridge, ON for a n OTR Driver. Shift: Friday - Tuesday (mornings, or afternoons) Start times for this shift will...

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Full Time AZ Driver

  • KAG Canada
  • Kingston, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Kingston, ON
  • 20 days ago

NEW Pay Package for 2026! The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products,...

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Driver Class AZ (Unionized)

  • Clean Harbors
  • Corunna, ON
  • 22 days ago
  • Corunna, ON
  • 22 days ago

Clean Harbors in Corunna, ON is seeking a local Class AZ Driver to join their safety conscious team! The successful candidate will hold a Class AZ License and be responsible for operating a...

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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...
Cost Drivers Analysis
This is a 18-slide PowerPoint. Competitive Cost Analysis is a valuable strategic business framework, as it helps identify potential areas of competitive advantage. Competitive Cost Analysis...
Driver Safety Course
Driver Safety: This e-learning module on driver safety outlines the key issues behind staying safe behind the wheel of your car. The e-learning instructs you on the most common causes of road...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Ontario offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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