Truck Driver Trainer

This transportation company, which has been recognized many times as one of the best places to work, and is committed to fostering a dynamic work culture where every employee feels valued, engaged and inspired to give the best of themselves, is looking for a Truck Driver Trainer.

The hours are from 10 am to 7 pm; Weekend shifts may be required; The work is done in person.

Main duties of the position:
- Plan and deliver defensive driving training sessions (classroom and in-vehicle) for all new and existing drivers throughout their careers.
- Support operations managers in conducting pre-employment road tests with potential candidates to assess their ability to operate trucks safely.
- Assess the skills of new PRCs in handling, pre- and post-voyage inspections, and the use of in-cab technologies.
- Assess and follow up with new recruits to ensure they have the necessary skills to perform all tasks independently and safely.
- Mentor new and existing drivers on defensive driving, safe fuel delivery techniques and other related tasks.
- Conduct and work evaluations, as required.
- Support the ESS/Operations teams to update defensive driving training modules; to implement SSE initiatives, programs and campaigns.
- Conduct training needs assessments and collaborate with management to identify skills or knowledge gaps, using the Lytx system. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including training, operational safety, equipment maintenance, industry and legislative safety requirements.
- Conduct corrective training based on incidents, Lytx trends, or management concerns.
- Analyze Lytx events and provide expert advice and coaching to supervisors and drivers.
- Support operations managers in the implementation of road safety initiatives in business units.
- Participate in incident investigations.
- Travel to other business units as required.
- Any other duties, as required, which may include support for environmental, health and safety initiatives.

Specific skills:
- Passion/experience in training and coaching.
- In-depth knowledge of the safe handling characteristics of petroleum products.
- Experience in environmental, health and safety processes.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, in English and French.
- Ability to adapt the training/coaching style to different levels of learning.
- Organizational skills.
- Availability to work flexible hours.

Education and Experience:
- Industry experience: previous experience as a trainer/coach/mentor of commercial drivers.
- At least a class 3, class 1 is preferred.
- Experience in transporting petroleum products is preferred.
- Experience in safety management in the transportation sector is preferred.

Knowledge:
- Excellent understanding of the role of driver trainers in commercial road transport and the requirements of the sector (oil industry preferred).
- Excellent understanding of the fuel transportation industry.
- Thorough understanding of the regulations relating to business conduct.

Trucking is your passion and you would like to share your knowledge on this subject with new truckers? Grant us the privilege of meeting you!