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Driver Trainer

@ JDI

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

JDI is hiring a full-time Commercial Driving Instructor at Trans-Canada College to train new students for their Class 1 licence, teaching in the truck and later in the classroom. The role requires a valid PEI Class 1 licence, a clean driving and criminal record, and at least 5 years as a professional commercial driver.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach new students to drive Class 1 trucks in the vehicle
  • Evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods
  • Keep truck and trailer maintained and safe for training
  • Maintain student records and progress reports
  • Teach in the classroom after training

Requirements summary:

  • Valid PEI Class 1 licence and clean driving abstract
  • At least 5 years as a professional commercial driver
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Clean criminal record check
  • Strong communication and mechanical aptitude

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Employer posting date
2026-05-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEducation
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, School
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsClean driver abstract, Clean criminal record check
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, driving record
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

Position: Commercial (Class1/3) Driving Instructor (In-truck)

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Commercial Driving Instructor will have a strong safety mindset and the heart of a teacher, is responsible for guiding, encouraging, and training new students to successfully attain their class 1 license and prepare them for a safe career as a professional truck driver. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and comfortable working in a fast paced, changing team environment.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Follow the Rules of the Road at all times
  • Provide high-quality hands-on instruction of the companies curriculum and facilitate the learning experience to new drivers
  • Communicate clear and concise learning outcomes for each activity
  • Evaluate students progress and adapt approach as necessary in a positive and constructive way to ensure students success
  • Ensure truck and trailer are well-maintained, safe and ready for work
  • Provide appropriate feedback on tools and training info and materials
  • Use of relevant technology to support training
  • Be prepared to teach in classroom once properly trained
  • Maintain student records and reports on individual student progress
  • Keep the public, student, self and equipment safe at all times
  • Maintain knowledge of regulation, industry and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
  • Valid PEI Class 1 License
  • Clean Safety Record
  • Clean Criminal Record check
  • Clean Driver Abstract

Education Requirements:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years as a professional commercial driver

Trans-Canada College is a regulated and approved private career college in the Province of New Brunswick, offering highly respected programming to best position new drivers for a career as a Professional Transport Truck Driver.

We have built strong industry relationships and have developed a credible reputation with Atlantic Canadian Trucking companies, our programs are in compliance with provincial and industry requirements, ensuring students have received the proper training needed to obtain their certification and licensing to have a successful career in trucking.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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