Driver Training Specialist

Job Description

The Driver Training Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the training portion of the Driver Safety Program including driving principles and operating practices and the delivery of all components and activities related to the program’s application. 

According to operational requirements and capacity, the incumbent is also accountable for the delivery and the quality of the delivery of training for new corporate and approved local training programs related to mail processing, delivery operations and the introduction of new products, services, processes, systems and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Driver Training Specialist.

• Tests the skills, abilities, and knowledge of Active Drivers both in a classroom and vehicle operating setting; issues and rescinds authorization of individuals to operate corporate vehicles during the training period (if applicable). 
• Conducts an independent observation of Active Drivers in response to operational management needs and to determine driver compliance during remedial training.
• Instructs Active Drivers and supervisors responsible for Active Drivers, in the skills and techniques of safe and proper vehicle operation.
• Defines the type and extent of remedial and/or corrective training, required by an individual who has been involved in an occurrence (incidents, collision, high-risk observation, infractions etc.) and adapts the training material to fit the individual learning needs and/or the Driver Development Plan for specific employee as per the functional policy.
• Works in collaboration with clients to identify local training needs. Develops and adapts new training programs, as approved for local use. Participates with team leaders in the planning and implementation process. Makes recommendations to the Superintendent, Training on changes and/or improvements to existing corporate Programs.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Delivers corporate training programs in all aspects of mail operations, including the introduction of changes to equipment, systems, services, products or processes, as well as leadership development. Uses knowledge of effective methods of adult learning to provide training solutions that are appropriate to client needs. This may include traditional classroom training, on the job training, demonstrations, workshops etc. Ensures training provided is consistent across all operating shifts; upon operational requirements, with appropriate
• Conducts post course assessments to ensure learning process and objectives are met, implements approved new training packages, as well as provides input for changes and/or improvements to existing programs.
• Provides input into the Driver Safety Program (including recognition).
• Keeps current with legislation and regulations related to driver safety.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or provincial equivalent (GED)

Experience

• Degree, diploma, or certificate from an accredited university/college in one of the following: Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Commerce or Business Admin (with concentration in Human Resources/course work in Training and Development, Certificate of Adult Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Learning,  OR A combination of a high school diploma and current relevant experience  AND
• Minimum 2 years of cumulative, current experience delivering training in a classroom or operational environment using formal curriculum
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., understand the major features of each software application)        

Other Candidate Requirements

• Candidate must possess, at a minimum, a valid provincial license of
• Class 3 with airbrake endorsement for the province of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and all Atlantic provinces;
• Class 1 with airbrake endorsement for the province of Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia;
• Class A with airbrake endorsement for the province of Ontario.
• Have a satisfactory safe driving record per CPC’s Driver Safety Program , which includes:
•  a) Have not received more than 2 moving violations in last 3 year
•  b) Have not had more than three demerit points assigned in one single violation
•  c) Have not had license suspension or prohibition of any kind in last 3 years

Assets

• Experience in the field of commercial vehicle operation and or Fleet / Vehicle safety
• Possess provincial licensing authority where applicable or provincial equivalent (signing authority)
• SAP/specialized software knowledge  (i.e., sufficient knowledge of systems to navigate through and pull required data; ability to extract pre-formatted reports or enhance existing reports) 

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