Ottawa(East/West/Pembroke)- Safety Driver Trainer

 Safety Driver Trainer – Ottawa East/West & Pembroke Yards Location: 145 Walgreen Road, Carp, ON 1199 Newmarket Street, Ottawa, ON  40484 Highway 41, Pembroke, ON Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Reporting To: Health & Safety Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Hours: Monday to Friday, various start times Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 per annum   About Miller Waste Systems: Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.   Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.    Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.   Summary: The Safety Driver Trainer trains and evaluates drivers on the safe operation of Miller Waste trucks and equipment. They conduct road tests and on-road observations, support licence upgrades, and assist with safety meetings and incident investigations as needed.   Responsibilities: In the position of Safety Driver Trainer, the responsibilities 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 Health & 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.   Competencies & Qualifications: Successful candidates will have, as a minimum, a valid DZ Driver’s 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. Must be able to travel between the 3 locations.   Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.   This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.   We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful.  If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.   Miller Waste Systems is 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 people 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 an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 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. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.