Driver Trainer

Are you a Driver Trainer with a passion for Safety? GREAT We are looking for you to join our amazing team in Airdrie **Requirements**: - Minimum 5 years of commercial vehicle driving experience; - Be part of the mentor team - Valid AZ license; - Bilingual (required for Quebec-based positions); - Strong knowledge of safety and compliance in transportation; - Proven ability to instruct/teach/facilitate in a classroom setting and deliver training programs; - Ability to work with technical tools such E-logs and compliance App's - Hours of Service / Fatigue prevention - Dangerous Goods - Defensive Driving - WHMIS/Health & Safety **Responsibilities**: - Log Auditing - Commence each day addressing E-Log conflicts, unidentified logs and uncertified logs. Take corrective action with drivers to prevent being in violation of the regulations. Document all training and corrective action. - Investigate Telematic data - Review all telematic data for at risk behaviour. Take corrective action with drivers. Document all training and corrective action. - Create Safety trends for drivers using bendex data, coach/address poor performing drivers - HOS/Speedguage/MPG violations/ reporting - Review Safety Direct, Trend and Analyze - Provide remedial training to drivers - Circle Check & Driver Road Skill Testing - Prepare a planned route that tests all the skills and elements of safe driving and professional behaviour. - Conduct a thorough evaluation of drivers circle check and driving skills - documented - Provide coaching on any areas that need attention and have driver sign off - Orientation & Mentor Program - Conduct new-hire safety & orientation training; including all safety and compliances policies and procedures - Conduct Road tests - Maintain and update the Driver Handbook and relevant safety & compliance sections - Track training via AS400 and ensure certificate issuance - Manage Driver supplies/inventory and records of receipt - Train Mentors - Co-ordinate Mentor assignments with Operations - Participate in Mentor Meeting - Enter mentor pay - 30 / 60 / 90 + Annual Review Blitz Audits - Monitor drivers performance and provide coaching / corrective action - Document progress at time of review - Conduct yard "blitz's" to promote compliance awareness concerning: CT-PAT, Pre/Post Inspections/Log Book /3 point hand hold - Elevate to management any performance that is not responding to coaching / corrective actions - Prevention / Retention / Continuous Improvement - Participate in resolving system issues (PeopleNet / Mir2Mir / Speed Gauge) - Participate in the development of training materials for new initiatives, equipment or regulations - Collaborate with other div. on methods to keep training fresh and relevant - Maintain & promote training schedule including "open classes" that are available to divers looking to refresh skills - Pro-actively inspect, road test and follow-up on all unseated trucks to ensure they are in proper order - Participate in the monthly production of Driver Newsletter or bulletins - Participate in Driver Safety meetings and proactive training initiatives - Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (quality, risk reduction, prevention) - Coordinate with counter terminals in an effort to ensure driver handbooks are up-to-date and accurate - Coordinate and organize 6 safety blitzes per year - Accidents and Health and Safety Program - On call to assist in responding to Accidents - Participate (as required) during accident investigations - Interview drivers for root cause and with the assistance of HR, prescribe corrective action - Ensure accidents are reported to management asap, have driver fill out accident report, send to Management and add report to DC - Work with Director of Safety to determine if there is any course of action required for the driver, any training needed etc... - Document all training and corrective action... - Responsible for the overall Health and Safety Program - Oversee and chair the Safety Committee for assigned terminal - Appoint and direct the safety committee members. Ensure inspections and incident reviews focus on claim prevention - particularly in areas that we've experienced injury or incidents of concern - Lead the Health and Safety Meetings - Responsible for OH&S compliance - Responsible for Meeting Minutes and to follow up on items that arise from the meetings - Elevate issues of concern **Skills & Abilities** **Key competencies for this position include**: - Team player with an ability to take initiative and identify and/or recommend process/service improvements to management; - Sense of accountability and responsibility; - Ability to be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities; - Ability to lead, coach and motivate; - Ability to adhere to all corporate policies and act as an advocate concerning these policies; - Proven time management skills; - Ability to maximize a positive XTL work experience for drivers; **Working for XTL is**: - 100%