Role Summary:

The Safety & Yard Trainer is responsible for evaluating, training, and developing professional drivers to ensure compliance with company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and safe operating practices. This role conducts pre-hire and post-accident road evaluations, delivers classroom and practical driver training, and provides coaching to improve driver performance and reduce operational risk.

Working closely with recent and existing drivers, the Safety & Yard Trainer delivers in-cab, yard, orientation, and defensive driving training while assessing driving competency, identifying development opportunities, and maintaining accurate performance documentation. The role also supports driver recruitment efforts through participation in job fairs, trade shows, and industry outreach activities.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm

Work Arrangement:

On-site

Position Type:

Non-Union

Employment Status:

Permanent

Compensation:

Houry Rate: $28.56

Work Location & Environment:

300 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge ON; Office environment

Key Accountabilities:

- Completing pre-hire road evaluations
- Completing post-accident road evaluations




- Facilitating in-cab on road training
- Facilitating in-yard training
- Leading driver orientation and defensive driving classroom training
- Participating in Job Fairs, Trade Shows and visiting Truck Schools to recruit professional drivers
- Provides coaching to drivers in various situations to improve their skills
- Completes daily reports on the driver’s performance and provide constructive feedback on how to improve their performance
- Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Education & Experience:

- Secondary school diploma
- Prior work experience in the transportation industry
- AZ Driver’s License
- Minimum 2-3 years prior related driving experience required
- Air brake and defensive driving training

Skills & Abilities:

- Dependable
- Independent
- Cooperative
- Shows integrity
- Adaptable and flexible
- Demonstrated concern for others
- A continuous improvement focus on work

Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member

📌 Driver Training (Canada)
🏢 Fastfrate Group
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