DRIVER TRAINER

AFD Petroleum Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance & vision/dental

Paid orientation & training

Personal/Sick Paid Days

Job summary

AFD Petroleum Ltd. is seeking a Driver Trainer to shape drivers responsible for safe fuel and lubricant deliveries across our network. You will assess new hires, run field orientation, and retrain current drivers while supporting safety meetings and inspections.

Travel to branch locations and customer sites is required. The role reports to the HSE Field Advisor and partners with the transportation department to maintain a consistent training process and ensure compliance with refinery and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License.
• Commercial driving experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable with email, tablets, and e-log books.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding, all-weather field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Train new candidates with limited or no experience in loading, unloading, and handling liquid bulk equipment, fuel, and lubricants.
• Conduct and document required classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers, and retraining as needed.
• Perform ongoing annual and post-collision driver evaluations.
• Assist in new candidate selection through pre-employment checks.
• Lead, coach, and motivate trainees throughout the training program.
• Develop, update, and continually improve training and assessment programs with the HSE Team.
• Work with operations to ensure a consistent training process for all trainees.
• Review FLHAs identified by drivers and identify corrective action or alternative solutions.
• Keep site maps updated and flag current hazards a driver may encounter.
• Support the recruitment process by sharing industry and equipment knowledge, engaging candidates directly, and assisting at industry events.
• Adhere to and advocate for all corporate policies and procedures in the field.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and training schedules as operational needs require.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Class 1 Driver's License

Commercial driving experience

Job description

Founded in 1989, AFD Petroleum is a leading independent supplier of fuel, lubricants, and storage solutions across Alberta, B.C., Yukon, and Alaska. With 35 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering reliable service, innovative solutions, and lasting value, centered on our people, our customers, and our communities.

Job Summary:

Our Driver Trainer shapes the drivers who keep AFD's fuel and lubricant deliveries running safely across our network. Reporting to the HSE Field Advisor and working closely with the transportation department, you'll evaluate new hire candidates, run field orientation training for newly hired drivers, and re-train and re-certify current drivers. You'll also step in to evaluate drivers as part of corrective action following incidents, support all new hires and long term drivers, lead drive r safety meetings, follow up on FLHAs, and take part in customer site inspections. Coordinating refinery tests load (between 3-10 loads) for new hire driver, with emphasis on product handling, refinery policy/procedure, pump operations and compliance with AFD Petroleum SJP for delivery to customer tanks and AFD storage & card locks.If you know what good, safe commercial driving looks like and enjoy coaching others to get there, this role puts that experience to work.

Your Schedule:

Full-time, core hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Because training happens alongside our drivers, hours will vary with operational and route needs, some days may run as early as 7:00 a.m. or as late as 8:00 p.m. to match the schedule of the driver being trained. Regular travel to AFD branch locations, customer sites, refineries, and delivery routes across the assigned region is a core part of this role.

Why AFD:

• Great health and insurance benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D, because we believe in taking care of yourself.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal/Sick Paid Days.

What you will do day-to-day:

• Train new candidates with limited or no experience in the fundamentals of loading, unloading, and handling liquid bulk equipment, fuel, and lubricants.
• Conduct and document required classroom and behind-the-wheel training for drivers, and re-training as needed.
• Perform ongoing annual and post-collision driver evaluations.
• Assist in new candidate selection through pre-employment check rides.
• Lead, coach, and motivate trainees throughout the training program.
• Develop, update, and continually improve training and assessment programs with the HSE Team.
• Work with operations to ensure a consistent training process for all trainees.
• Review FLHAs identified by drivers and identify corrective action or alternative solutions.
• Keep site maps updated and flag current hazards a driver may encounter.
• Support the recruitment process by sharing industry and equipment knowledge, engaging candidates directly, and assisting at industry events.
• Adhere to and advocate for all corporate policies and procedures in the field.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and training schedules as operational needs require.

What you need to succeed: (Required education and experience)

• High School Diploma.
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License.
• Commercial driving experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable with email, tablets, and e-log books.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding, all-weather field conditions.

Extra skills and Knowledge

• Fuel experience or CFA is an asset.
• Refinery badges are an asset.
• Prior driver training experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with area roadways, delivery routes, and applicable provincial and federal transportation legislation.

As part of the interview process, all candidates will undergo a successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a clean driving record check, criminal record check, and employment reference verification, and an offer will be contingent upon the successful pre-employment checks.

AFD is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. People are our greatest asset, and as such, we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Our team is essential for our success now and in the future.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will communicate only with selected candidates.