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Driver Trainer - Permanent Hourly

G.N. Johnston Equipment
20 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
$24 - $26 USD yearly
Construction

Driver Trainer

Great opportunity for an experienced lift truck operator or recent retiree.

Position Summary
The Driver Trainer provides hands-on and theoretical training for lift truck and material handling equipment operators. Training sessions are delivered in classrooms, at customer sites, or virtually. The Trainer evaluates participants, issues certifications, and ensures all instruction meets CSA standards and Ministry guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver lift truck and safety training programs in person or online
  • Conduct theory and practical evaluations; issue certificates for successful participants
  • Present content following company guidelines, CSA standards, and Ministry requirements
  • Provide hands-on instruction on safe lift truck operation
  • Adapt training to meet each customer’s environment and safety needs
  • Assist in developing and updating training materials
  • Complete and submit all required documentation (attendance, evaluations, etc.)
  • Travel to client locations; some evenings and weekends required

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in training or adult instruction
  • Community College Certificate/Diploma or recognized Adult Instructor/Trainer certification (Health & Safety or Power Equipment preferred)
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and virtual platforms (Teams, Webex)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, customer-focused attitude
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule

Why You’ll Love it Here

  • Competitive salary, incentive program, and excellent benefits package
  • Trust and support – take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution
  • Growth opportunities – career progression and learning & development support

 

While we appreciate all the applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

 

G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

 

About Johnston Equipment:

Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move products in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.

 

We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!

Additional Qualifications

Education

  • At least 1 year of Community College Certificate/Diploma
  • Adult Instructor or Trainer - Health and Safety, Power Equipment - Theory and Practical
  • Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Education - General
  • Certificates & Designations
    • High School
    • Post secondary education

Skills

  • Achieves Results
    • Perform well in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to evaluate alternatives in order to make the right decision
  • Business Knowledge and Improvement
    • Identify Solutions
    • Mechanical Aptitude
    • Focus on Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborates with Others, Works Effectively with Others
  • Committed to Customers
    • Anticipates Customer Needs
    • Develops and Maintains Relationships
  • Communicates Effectively
    • Clear and Concise (oral and written communication)
    • Presentation Skills
    • Communicates with Confidence
    • Courteous and Professional Manner
    • Patience and Tact
  • Demonstrates Functional Expertise
    • Experiential Knowledge
    • Mobile Technology
    • Strong Problem Solving
  • Leads People and Teams
    • Performance Coaching
    • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Work Experience, 4 Years - Related Experience
G.N. Johnston Equipment welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, women, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

All candidates must apply by the posting deadline. Resumes will not be accepted after this date.

Why Choose Johnston

Johnston Equipment prides itself on providing its employees a rewarding and fulfilling career. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment while providing opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, incentive programs and an excellent benefits package. When you join Johnston you are joining a team of outstanding individuals.

With 13 strategically located offices and more than 1,200 employees nationally, we are proud to be the leader within the Canadian material handling industry. The key to our success is an understanding that an effortless customer experience is the only acceptable outcome of each and every transaction.