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The position also acts as a corporate center of expertise, supporting operational leaders, instructors, HR partners, and safety teams in strengthening driver capability, regulatory compliance, customer experience, and workforce retention.\nThis role can be done out of our offices in Edmonton or Calgary, AB and requires frequent travel.\nStrategic Positioning of the Role\nThis role serves as a national center of expertise in driver development. It supports three strategic pillars, which is operational safety, customer experience and workforce retention and development. It is not solely a training role; it is a corporate position that harmonizes practices, strengthens operational culture, and supports Canadian divisions in achieving their objectives.\nKey Responsibilities\nNational Driver Development Governance\nMaintain and update a standardized national driver development framework.\nDefine national standards for training, competencies, instructional methodology, and documentation.\nEnsure alignment with federal, provincial, and municipal transportation regulations.\nEstablish qualification, requalification, refresher, remedial, and return-to-driving standards.\nMonitor program performance and recommend improvements.\nHarmonize practices across divisions while respecting local operational realities.\nSupport corporate initiatives related to driver development, culture, and operational consistency.\nHands-On Instruction, Coaching & Program Improvement\nDeliver classroom, practical, and behind-the-wheel instruction for Class 2/B commercial vehicle operators.\nConduct road evaluations, competency assessments, and remedial coaching.\nSupport onboarding, refresher training, and return-to-driving requirements.\nReview curriculum, lesson plans, onboarding tools, and route-training materials.\nUse collision trends, audits, customer feedback, telematics data, and performance indicators to enhance training content.\nPromote modern learning approaches: blended learning, competency-based training, field coaching, and adult-learning principles.\nDevelop advanced modules (defensive driving, customer experience, difficult-situation management, eco-driving, regulatory compliance).\nInstructor Leadership (East & West)\nProvide functional leadership to Academy Instructors in Eastern Canada.\nSupport Western Canada instructors through national governance, coaching, and standardization.\nBuild a connected national instructor network that promotes consistency and knowledge sharing.\nConduct instructor observations, coaching sessions, and train-the-trainer programs.\nStrengthen instructor capability, confidence, and alignment with national standards.\nOperational Partnership & Field Support\nWork closely with Directors, General Managers, Operations Managers, HR partners, Safety leaders, and Maintenance teams.\nAlign training programs with operational realities and contract requirements.\nSupport contract launches, transitions, new vehicle introductions, and performance-improvement plans.\nIdentify driver-development risks and implement targeted coaching or training solutions.\nAct as a national reference point for all matters related to driver competency and development.\nSafety & Driving Performance\nAnalyze trends related to collisions, incidents, customer complaints, and safety events.\nRecommend corrective or preventive actions.\nParticipate in investigations of major or recurring incidents when required.\nSupport coaching, remedial programs, and reintegration to driving.\nDevelop safety-awareness campaigns and promote expected behaviours.\nQualifications & Requirements\nEducation & Certifications\nAdvanced education in Adult Instruction for Transportation, Safety, Training, Fleet Operations, or a relateddiscipline is required.\nEquivalent industry experience in commercial passenger transportation and driver instruction is required\nValid Class 2 commercial driver’s licence.\nClean commercial drivers abstract.\nCommercial driver instructor certification, provincial instructor authorization, or train-the-trainer certification with a Senior Status through Government certification.(mandatory).\nDefensive driving instructor (PDIC Senior) certification (asset).\nExperience\n7-10 years of experience in public transit, passenger transportation, or similar operational environments.\nMinimum of 5 years in driver training, BTW coaching, and competency assessment and development.\nExperience leading instructors, trainers or coaches in program delivery.\nExperience in multi-site operations and cross-functional influence.\nExperience in program development, project implementation, and continuous improvement.\nExperience supporting regulatory complaints, safety performance, and operational training requirements is preferred.\nKnowledge and skills\nStrong knowledge of commercial passenger transportation and safety standards.\nUnderstanding of Canadian and provincial transportation regulations.\nKnowledge of adult-learning principles, coaching, and competency development.\nFamiliarity with performance-tracking technologies, telematics, and onboard camera systems (asset).\nThe role is required to communicate effectively in both English and French.\nMobilizing leadership and credibility with field teams.\nAbility to influence without direct authority.\nStrong communication, presentation, and simplification skills.\nAnalytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.\nCoaching-oriented approach focused on talent development and continuous improvement.\nHigh autonomy, 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