We are currently seeking a Senior Certified Driving Instructor for our Rockland Branch to fill an existing vacancy. We remain true to our core values that the root of our success lies with our people. Our strong company culture is a result of staying focused on our employees and our customers which has made Switzer-Carty an employer of choice in our industry.
The focus of this role is to continually develop the driving skills of our drivers, promote defensive driving habits and eliminate unsafe behaviours. To actively support, train & retrain, investigate and administer company safety policies, processes and guidelines in conjunction with the Highway Traffic Act and Ministry of Transportation regulations and laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES with Branch Manager:
- Assist Branch Manager in driver recruitment and interviews.
- Assist Branch Manager in identifying driver training needs.
- Perform route reviews with coaching on corrective actions, investigates driver safety issues.
- Investigate, review and recommend routing and bus stop safety issues and reports through to the Manager and consortium staff.
- Assist in and follows up on the proper functioning of and matters raised by respective Health and Safety Committees.
RESPONSIBILITIES with Regional Safety Manager
- Re-train and license certification including of existing driving workforce.
- Perform MTO - Road Tests and Written test for all newly trained participants.
- Maintain DCP entries and system.
- Administer SBDIC courses.
- Complete all Collision Involved Driver Retraining and documentation.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of training completed, driver abstracts, criminal searches, retraining and driver/monitor orientation programs, license renewals and medicals. Assure driver qualification compliance to company policies and Ministry of Transportation regulations, including updating and maintaining driver personnel files and computer files.
- Assist in developing and delivery of safety workshops, school and community safety awareness programs and overall company training directives.
- Work in conjunction with Branch Manager and Regional Safety Manager on claims management and investigation. Ensures thorough and timely investigation, analysis communication, record keeping and completion of reports for the Branch.
- Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committees and meetings.
- Monitor, track and present safe driving awards annually to all qualifying drivers.
- Assists Branch Manager and Regional Safety Manager in the administration of modified work programs, alcohol and drug testing (if required), driver orientation & student discipline.
- Responsible for coaching, mentoring and developing Certified Driving Instructors (CDI), including identifying and communicating any performance issues or concerns to the Branch Manager and Director of Safety.
- Assist Branch Manager and Regional Safety Manager in the recruitment process for Certified Driving Instructors.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 3 years of school bus driving experience with a class B license, demonstrating superior driving skills.
- PRIDE certification.
- Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act and Ministry of Transportation Regulations.
- Computer experience in Windows environment required.
- Good sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize is integral to this position along with time management and the necessary follow-up required to ensure task completion.
- Experience with presenting and teaching adult students in a classroom setting.
- Bilingualism in French and English is required
Switzer-Carty Transportation thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Switzer-Carty welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Language:
- French and English (required)
Work Location: In person
