Lead Instructor Driver Development Programs

Lead Instructor Driver Development Programs

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Description

Responsibilities

• Master Instructor for all Driver Development programs nationally • Establish and uphold national standards for driver evaluations, scoring, and certification • Conduct advanced and high-risk driver evaluations as required • Upskill and certify Operations Trainers, Frontline Managers, and Health and Safety on programs and evaluations • Lead evaluator calibration sessions to ensure national consistency • Provide coaching and developmental feedback to evaluators, instructors and leaders • Act as subject matter expert (SME) for driver training programs, evaluations and instructional delivery • Partner with the L&D Consultant to design and update curriculum, facilitator guides, and evaluation tools • Partner with Operations, Safety, HR, and Fleet to assess emerging driver behaviour trends and evolving vehicle technologies (including electric platforms and advanced in-cab systems), converting insights into future-ready learning strategies and vehicle familiarization programs that strengthen safe performance and technology adoption across the network. • Deliver classroom, virtual, and on-road training programs nationally • Support rollout of new Driver Development initiatives • Collaborate with Operations, Safety, HR, and Fleet partners for • Ensure compliance with Corporate Policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards • Maintain training records and administration duties for the LMS and driver development programs documentation • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid AZ/Class 1A Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) • Clean Driving Abstract • Demonstrated experience conducting commercial driver evaluations • Proven experience delivering technical or skills-based training • Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operation across multiple vehicle types and license classes • Ability to travel nationally as required • Work various hours (morning, afternoon or overnight) as required • Successfully complete a criminal record check and employment verification to qualify • Obtain a clear Police Clearance Certificate when required

Experience

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Location

• Montreal Hub Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment
• Reports to: Manager National Driver Development & Field L&D West
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