Senior Certified Trainer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Manage and support driver training initiatives at designated First Student locations throughout Eastern Ontario, ensuring alignment with company standards, quality, and consistency.

• Train, mentor, coach, and assess trainers at various levels.

• Oversee trainer certifications, qualifications, and signing authority requirements.

• Conduct regular evaluations of trainers and implement development plans.

• Identify training deficiencies and performance issues, executing coaching and corrective training strategies.

• Review and refine training curricula, practical driving instruction, and on-bus training methodologies.

• Act as a subject matter expert in school bus driver training, Ontario licensing regulations, and relevant training standards.

• Collaborate with location managers, regional leaders, and training teams to address operational training needs.

• Organize and facilitate training for new contracts, acquisitions, and operational launches.

• Provide hands-on instruction for drivers and trainers as necessary.

• Conduct field visits to evaluate training effectiveness, offer coaching, and support compliance efforts.

• Assist in managing training records, certification tracking, and recertification planning.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

• Keep up-to-date with changes in Ontario Ministry of Transportation regulations, provincial licensing standards, and industry best practices.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of pertinent experience in school bus transportation and driver training.

• Prior experience as a trainer in the school bus transportation sector.

• Valid Ontario signing authority relevant to the required driver's licence class.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Transportation regulations, school bus licensing requirements, and driver training standards.

• Proven ability to effectively train, coach, mentor, and evaluate others.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks across multiple locations.

• Capability to work independently in a remote role while ensuring effective communication with regional and location leadership.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout Eastern Ontario, with occasional travel to other regions in Canada.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant training and administrative software.

• Strong dedication to safety, compliance, and ongoing improvement.

• Experience in monitoring training certifications, regulatory compliance, and evaluating training program effectiveness.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan eligibility.

• Paid vacation and statutory holidays in accordance with relevant legislation and company policies.

• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel using a personal vehicle, per company policy.

• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading North American transportation organization.

• A supportive and positive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Accommodations during the recruitment and selection process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.