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About Us: Ascent Transport is an Alberta based logistics and oilfield transportation company with an expansive portfolio catering to various sectors including oil & gas, construction, railway, agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.
Our Culture: At Ascent, we foster a culture built on integrity, innovation, and inclusivity. We believe in cultivating an environment where every voice is valued, diversity is celebrated, and collaboration thrives. We empower our team to take ownership, encourage creativity, and foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes growth, both personally and professionally. Our culture is rooted in transparency, respect, and the pursuit of excellence, empowering us to deliver exceptional results while making a positive impact on our community and beyond.

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Overview: Ascent Transport is seeking a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driving Instructor & Onboarding Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on new hire driver evaluations to ensure driver skill and competencies to meet safety and operational standards while ensuring a smooth and positive employee onboarding experience. This role will also involve training on overall operations, expectations, and software processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highway and offroad commercial driving, 18 speed manual transmissions and b-train trailers with strong communication skills, exemplary professionalism and a passion for education and development. All successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and driver evaluation.
Duties: Including but not limited to;

• Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions for Class 1 drivers, covering topics such as vehicle/trailer operation, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and update training materials and curriculum to reflect current industry standards and best practices.
• Assess trainee performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure competency and confidence.
• Collaborate with HR/Safety to facilitate orientation sessions, introducing new hires to company policies, procedures, processes and culture.
• Provide ongoing support to drivers in their transition into their roles, offering guidance and resources as needed.
• Identify areas for improvement in training processes and suggest enhancements to increase effectiveness and engagement.
• Foster a positive learning environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.
• Provide administrative support to HR and Safety throughout the onboarding process.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license.
• Proven experience as a commercial driver; prior instructional experience an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and encourage others in a training environment.
• B-train & offroad experience required.
• Valid First Aid ticket required.
• In-depth understanding of federal hours of service, E-Log's & ELD's a must.

What We Offer:

• New model trucks with manual transmissions.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including, health, dental, life, disability, and more.
• $500 Health Spending Account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Casual work environment.
• Strong team dynamic.
• Exclusive employee discounts at participating partner retailers including Fountain Tire and select Ford dealers.
• On-site parking.
• Wellness program including on-site gym.
• Paid time off.

Compensation: $30 - $33/hour.

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Disclosure: Only persons who are legally allowed to work in Canada can apply for this job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Do you have in-depth knowledge of federal hours of service, electronic logs and electronic logging devices?
• Tell us why you would be a good fit for this role!

Experience:

• Driving instruction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 License (required)

Work Location: In person