Posted 22 days ago
Contractor Driving Instructor
@ Alberta Motor Association
Overview
Alberta Motor Association is hiring contracted driving instructors across ten Alberta locations for an in-vehicle instruction role paid per hour. The work involves teaching new and experienced drivers following Alberta Transportation guidelines, with availability after school, evenings and weekends. The posting states a starting rate of $35.00 per hour plus a fuel subsidy and up to $7.00 per hour in bonuses, and a $2,500 signing bonus for licensed Class 5 instructors.
Pay:
$35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide in-vehicle driving instruction to students
- Follow Alberta Transportation guidelines for driving instructors
- Give constructive feedback on students' driving abilities
- Be available after school, evenings and weekends
Requirements summary:
- Provincial Driving Instructor Licence (Class 5), or willingness to be trained
- Class 1 to 5 licence held for at least 3 years
- Clean driver's abstract and own vehicle
- Ability to obtain a Class 4 licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Provincial Driving Instructor Licence (Class 5), Class 4 licence, WCB number, SEF 6D Endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Alberta Motor Association
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
Drive INTO A CAREER THAT
OPENS EXCITING doors.
Become a Driving Instructor with AMA—let’s connect today!
We’re looking for people in these Alberta locations: Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Sherwood Park and Fort McMurray.
Being a Contracted Driving Instructor is more than a job; it’s a whole new way of life. Picture this: the excitement of the open road, the fulfillment of teaching a new generation of drivers, and the freedom of owning a small business—all with the guidance, client base, and support of Alberta’s largest driving school, AMA Driver Education. Get paid for your training time (yep, you read that right!), be your own boss, and literally change people’s lives—one student at a time. Operating since 1938, AMA Driver Education sees more than 6,000 new and experienced drivers book sessions with us every year! If you’re passionate about coaching and love helping others succeed—Let’s chat!
Already a Class 5 Licensed Driving Instructor? Apply through this posting! We’re offering a signing bonus of $2,500.
Learn more about this exciting career here:
https://ama.ab.ca/business/contracted-driving-instructor
https://ama.ab.ca/business/licensed-driving-instructor
THE PERKS
COMPENSATION – A rewarding career where your earning potential matches your ambition.
- A competitive hourly starting rate of $35.00 (in-vehicle instruction time), with the potential to increase earnings by up to an additional $7.00 per hour from bonuses.
- A fuel subsidy paid as an additional hourly amount on top of your hourly rate (This rate fluctuates based on fuel prices).
SUPPORT – The freedom of entrepreneurship, with the safety net of a trusted partner.
- A dedicated marketing team, combined with AMA’s large student base, so you can focus on providing the best driving instruction experience possible.
- Corporate registries support that helps you start your own business seamlessly.
- Learning workshops yearly to ensure you’re always at the top of your safety game.
- Team of Senior Instructors to support you and provide upskilling and professional development.
- Paid training from Senior Driving Instructors, setting you up to get licensed in 3 months or less (if not already licensed).
WHAT YOU’LL DO AS AN INSTRUCTOR:
- Reporting to the Field Manager, you will provide quality vehicle instruction to students, following AMA’s instruction requirements and customer service standards.
- Follow Alberta Transportation guidelines and policies for Driving Instructors.
- Provide constructive feedback on student drivers’ abilities, helping them develop the confidence and skills necessary to become licensed, safe drivers for life.
- Be available after school, evenings, and weekends, to meet students' scheduling needs.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
- You have your Provincial Driving Instructor Licence (Class 5) from Alberta Transportation. (Don’t worry, training will be provided to suitable candidates who don’t have this certification.)
- You’ve had a Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence for a minimum of 3 years.
- Ability to obtain a Class 4 licence.
- You have a clean driver’s abstract.
- You have your own vehicle.
- You can cover required start-up costs after completing training and acquiring your instructor license (vehicle add-ons, SEF 6D Endorsement insurance, and incorporating).
- Please note – being incorporated will be required upon hire and obtaining a WCB number will be required upon completion of training.
We’re always on the lookout for great talent! While we may not have an immediate opening, we’re building a pool of strong candidates for current and future opportunities.
For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.
-WORK MODEL:
In-Office-We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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