Ottawa (East)- Driver Trainer

Ottawa, ON, Canada Req #1783
Monday, September 30, 2024

 

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario

Position Type:

Full-time - Permanent

Reporting:

Health & Safety Manager

 

Description:

Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. Miller is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba. Miller has over 50 years’ experience in the waste management sector, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations. We are looking for a highly capable Safety Driver Trainer to be located out of our Ottawa Region.

 

Responsibilities:

In the position of Safety Driver Trainer. The responsibilities of this individual will include, but are not limited to:

  • Training of new employees in the use of Miller Waste trucks and equipment as well as retraining/upgrading skills of current staff. 
  • Train and monitor the progress of Assistant Driver Trainers to ensure new workers receive the applicable practical skills for success.
  • Required to conduct road tests and driver evaluations. 
  • Advise management on safety policies and procedures as well as conduct licence upgrades and renewals. 
  • Prepare and present monthly safety meetings at various locations throughout the assigned divisions, in conjunction with the local Operation Managers.
  • Ensure training files are kept up-to-date and current
  • Facilitate and participate in Joint Heath & Safety Committees
  • Conduct on-road observations and inspections
  • Assist in the investigation of worker injuries, motor vehicle collisions and other incidents if required.
  • Assist other Driver Trainers as required

 

Requirements:

  • Successful candidates will have, as a minimum, a valid DZ Licence and a clean driving record.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate on various levels (verbal and written).
  • Good organizational skills and technologically competent including the use of smartphones, tablets, computers in addition to use of Microsoft applications including excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc. 
  • **A Certified Commercial Driver Trainer Certificate and Air Brakes Instructor Certification would be an asset. 
  • **The successful candidate must obtain signing authority through the MTO.
  • You must have thorough knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act. 
  • Some travel is required for this position.

 

Flexibility is also required as this position occasionally requires travel, early starts, late finishes and, on rare occasions, weekend work.

 

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

 

We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

 

Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best’. As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business. 

 

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Ottawa, ON, Canada