About the role
Job Details
Description Part-Time Driving Instructor Are you a natural teacher with a passion for safety and mentoring? Do you enjoy interacting with people and being on the move rather stuck behind a desk? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
Pacific Western Transportation is seeking a part-time Driving Instructor to join our team in Edmonton. This role plays a key part in delivering Alberta’s Class 2 and Class 2-S programs and other in-house training initiatives.
While this is a part-time position, there may be periods of full-time hours depending on operational needs. Hours are not guaranteed, and out-of-town travel is required.
If you are passionate about safety, mentoring others, and shaping the next generation of professional drivers, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and document classroom and in-vehicle training sessions for new drivers, including retraining as needed
- Ensure compliance with provincial requirements for Class 2 training
- Complete and maintain all licensing documentation to established standards
- Conduct pre-employment check rides and assist with driver selection
- Perform annual evaluations and post-collision assessments
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency in training delivery
- Support curriculum development and improvement
Qualifications And Experience
- Must have a current, valid Instructor License
- Must hold a Class 1 or Class 2 driver’s license with an S endorsement for a minimum of 3 years
- Must have recent driving experience with a Class 2 vehicle within the last 3 to 5 years
- Must have a clean driver’s abstract, with no outstanding fines, account balances, or restrictions on motor vehicle record
- Experience in classroom instruction, behind the wheel training, and adult learning methodologies
- Familiarity with Alberta Transportation’s curriculum and regulations
- Knowledge of federal and provincial transportation legislation
- Strong communication, mentorship, and customer service skills
- Proven leadership capabilities and ability to thrive in dynamic, tech-driven environments
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Air Brake endorsement is an asset, but not mandatory (training may be provided)
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.
About the role
Job Details
Description Part-Time Driving Instructor Are you a natural teacher with a passion for safety and mentoring? Do you enjoy interacting with people and being on the move rather stuck behind a desk? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
Pacific Western Transportation is seeking a part-time Driving Instructor to join our team in Edmonton. This role plays a key part in delivering Alberta’s Class 2 and Class 2-S programs and other in-house training initiatives.
While this is a part-time position, there may be periods of full-time hours depending on operational needs. Hours are not guaranteed, and out-of-town travel is required.
If you are passionate about safety, mentoring others, and shaping the next generation of professional drivers, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and document classroom and in-vehicle training sessions for new drivers, including retraining as needed
- Ensure compliance with provincial requirements for Class 2 training
- Complete and maintain all licensing documentation to established standards
- Conduct pre-employment check rides and assist with driver selection
- Perform annual evaluations and post-collision assessments
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency in training delivery
- Support curriculum development and improvement
Qualifications And Experience
- Must have a current, valid Instructor License
- Must hold a Class 1 or Class 2 driver’s license with an S endorsement for a minimum of 3 years
- Must have recent driving experience with a Class 2 vehicle within the last 3 to 5 years
- Must have a clean driver’s abstract, with no outstanding fines, account balances, or restrictions on motor vehicle record
- Experience in classroom instruction, behind the wheel training, and adult learning methodologies
- Familiarity with Alberta Transportation’s curriculum and regulations
- Knowledge of federal and provincial transportation legislation
- Strong communication, mentorship, and customer service skills
- Proven leadership capabilities and ability to thrive in dynamic, tech-driven environments
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Air Brake endorsement is an asset, but not mandatory (training may be provided)
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.