Vehicle Instructor and Dispatcher and Driver Heavy Vehicle

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is hiring 7 Vehicle Instructors and Dispatchers for permanent positions. Required qualifications include a valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement and experience in driver training. Successful candidates will contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

Leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• Experience providing driver training to both new and experienced drivers.
• Completion of a driving instructor training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide driver training and assessment.
• Instruct correct vehicle operation and characteristics.
• Correct faults during vehicle operation.

Skills

Driver training instruction

Vehicle operation correction

Providing accurate feedback

Heavy vehicle operation

Education

Driving instructor training program

Job description

Overview

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

At DND We Foster a Work Environment Where Employees Have Opportunities To Grow, Learn, Progress In Their Careers, And Have Job Satisfaction Over The Long-term. You’ll Enjoy:

• A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
• Opportunities for advancement
• A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

The intent of this process is to fill seven (7) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Borden, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Occupational Certification

Stream 1 - Vehicle Instructor and Dispatcher & Stream 2 – Driver Heavy Vehicle

Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 (Class A in Ontario) Driver’s License with air brake endorsement valid in the province of work.

Or

Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 3 (DZ in Ontario) Driver’s License with air brake endorsement valid in the province of work.

Note: Restriction number one (glasses) is not applicable.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

English Essential

Bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Education

Stream 1 – Vehicle Instructor and Dispatcher

Completion of a driving instructor training program from an accredited institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Stream 1 - Vehicle Instructor and Dispatcher

E1 – Experience providing driver training to both new and experienced drivers. Which may include but not limited to:

• Instruction of correct vehicle operation;
• Instructing vehicle characteristics and components;
• Correction of faults during vehicle operation; and
• Provide accurate feedback for driver development.

Stream 2 – Driver Heavy Vehicle

E2 – Experience In One Or More Of The Following:

• Commercial Cargo Vehicle Operation;
• Passenger Carrying vehicles with a capacity over 40 persons;
• Material Handling Equipment (i.e. 6,000 lbs Forklift or greater); and
• Effective Air Brake Operation.