Overview
Driver Trainer Jobs in Newmarket, Canada at First Student
Position Summary
First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our Newmarket, ON location. This position is designed for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. We are looking for a valued team member who demonstrates leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers.
In this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to both new and existing drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, enhance the overall driver experience, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team.
Availability
Expectations
- Availability Monday through Friday, minimum 20 hours per week
- Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs
- Availability during peak periods, including summer and the Christmas season
- Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements
- Must be able to travel throughout assigned region as needed
- Flexibility to adhere to travel schedule adjustments directed by the AGM or ATM
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers
- Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required
- Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience
- Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building
- Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success
- Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained
- Maintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements
- Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans
- Support overall safety initiatives at the location
- Participate in meetings and training sessions as required
- Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Valid Class B (or higher) with appropriate endorsements
- Minimum 3 years of school bus or commercial driving experience
- Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days
- Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities
- Professional, dependable, and respected by peers
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence
- Attendance:
No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months - Warning Record:
No more than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months
How We Recognize your Value
- Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location
- Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety
- Great health benefits
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Apply now and help train and develop the next generation of safe school bus drivers at First Student.
We aspire to create a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.
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Title: Driver Trainer
Company: First Student
Location: Newmarket, Canada
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