Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building current and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Driver Safety & Training Department is seeking a Driver Safety & Training Instructor for a 24 months contract position (FT) to deliver and monitor safety and training programs for all drivers of GO Transit buses and support vehicles.

This role is an in‑office position based at our Streetsville Garage location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

What will I be doing?

- Training and licencing new and existing drivers complying with both corporate and legal requirements.
- Providing retraining sessions for drivers post-collision.
- Providing refresher sessions for drivers returning to work post-absence.
- Conducting driving assessments through on board and on road follow-ups.
- 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.
- Providing supervisory support to Bus Operations.
- Conducting driver safety programs.Investigating collisions involving GO Transit’s vehicles and providing recommendations for action to avoid future occurrences.





What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

- 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.

- A valid Class B or C driver’s licence for a minimum of three (3) years.

- A valid Z endorsement for a minimum of three (3) years.

- Possess a good driving record for the past five (5) years.

- The ability to obtain and maintain MTO signing authority for Class B and C licences.

- The ability to obtain and maintain MTO signing authority for Z endorsements.

- Demonstrated ability in Demonstrated years of 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.

- Training bus drivers, both in class and on road.

- Implementing driver safety and training programs.

- 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.

Location

Days of Work

Shift Hours

Off Days Streetsville Bus Garage Various Various Various

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

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

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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📌 Driver Safety & Training Instructor (Contract) (Canada)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Canada