About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.

What you’ll do:

As a driver trainer you need to ensure that all drivers are properly trained on the operation of Messer vehicles including trucks, tractors, forklifts, platform and on cargo securing, safe handling of cylinders and administration processes as required. You will support the review and evaluation of drivers who are high risk. you will coordinate and facilitate training through classroom sessions and hands-on instruction to train new and existing class X (appropriate to applicable Canadian provinces) commercial drivers emphasizing safety, policies and procedures, cylinder handlings and non-driving administrative processes / software.

• Must work in collaboration with the lead driver-trainer under the supervision of the fleet director
• Lead and/or assist the Retail Managers and HSEQ Managers with Driver Safety
• Conduct remedial or specialized training for drivers identified as “At-Risk”.
• Coordinate and facilitate forklift training for all users requiring a license as well as re-certification training as prescribed
• Stay abreast of relevant federal, provincial and local regulations and company policies that pertain to fleet safety and the transportation of hazardous materials cascaded by the HSEQ, Regulatory and Compliance Manger, Retail and Logistic Managers.
• Support and provide training and education for non-drivers who require expertise in transportation, product handling and hazardous materials.
• Be a visible leader to driver peers at all times while in the
• Conduct Driver Ride-Alongs and Observations as
• Serve as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for DriveCam© and local
• Conduct Re-certification training on Backing/Manoeuvring, product delivery,
• Support deployment of campaigns (alert, new directives) and training of new technologies (like CMS – Collision Mitigation System)

Required key skills and competencies

• Broad understanding of distribution/transportation function
• Extensive driving experience in transportation and industrial gas
• Excellent communication
• Excellent training
• Basic knowledge of federal, provincial, Law 430, and local hazardous material
• Excellent coaching
• Basic computer skills with the ability to develop effective training
• Organizational skills must be able to manage time and work alone, self-motivated.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance programs

Required qualifications/experience

• High school education or above

• Driving large commercial vehicles

• 5 years in the transportation industry

• Competency with function specific vehicles and/or equipment

• 2 years Messer employment (to secure a background in the company's practical operations).

• Ability to Travel to sites as needed (up to 50%)

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today @Messer Careers.

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If you need assistance with the application or would like to request an accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.