Safety & Training Instructor Full-time Job

 

• Training and licensing new and existing drivers that complies with both corporate and legal requirements.
• Supervising and monitoring the progress of new drivers and conducting detailed performance reviews before the end of their probation period.
• Providing corporate mandated training and testing required for the issue of GO Transit Operator Permits
• Monitoring the license and medical status of GO Transit bus drivers, mechanics, and support staff.
• Conducting driver safety and related public relations programs.
• Investigating collisions involving GO Transit’s vehicles and providing recommendations for action to avoid future occurrences.

• Successful completion of a college diploma in adult facilitation techniques, including needs assessment, designing and developing instruction, delivering instruction, evaluating and managing training programs, communications for teaching, methods of instruction; or any combination of education, training or experience deemed equivalent.
• Must have a valid Class B driver’s license with Z endorsement for a minimum of 3 years and possess a good driving record for the past five years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain MTO signing authority for Class BCZ licenses.
  Between 4-5 years’ experience, including knowledge or demonstrated ability in:
• Driving highway coaches and/or regular transit buses.
• Oral, written, and interpersonal communications involving union/management relations, interviewing, and public speaking.
• Creating, organizing, and implementing driver safety and training programs.
• The technicalities of GO Transit operated bus equipment.
• Familiarity with The Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Public Vehicles Act, National Safety Code, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (Out of Service Criteria), and CVOR regulations.
• Ability to effectively represent GO Transit when communicating with the media in the event of a serious collision or incident.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.

Available Shifts:

Location	Days of Work	Shift Hours	Off Days
Steeprock Bus Garage	Monday to Friday	Various	Various

 

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

 We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

 

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].

 Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. 

 

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

 

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.