Driver Trainer Class1/3

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 NB Class 1 License and live in NB
• Clean Safety Record
• Clean Criminal Record check
• Clean Driver Abstract

Wage from $26.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications

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.