About the role
First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Job Title: Driver Trainer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Company: First Student Canada
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary: First Student is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our team in Winnipeg. The Driver Trainer plays a key role in ensuring our drivers are well-prepared, confident, and compliant with all safety and operational standards. This position involves training new hires, conducting refresher courses, and supporting continuous improvement in driver performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new and existing drivers.
- Ensure all training meets company, provincial, and federal safety standards.
- Conduct evaluations and road tests to assess driver readiness.
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve driving habits and safety awareness.
- Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
- Support accident investigations and retraining as needed.
- Collaborate with the Location Manager and Safety team to identify training needs.
- Promote a culture of safety and professionalism.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 2 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
- Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience (school bus or commercial vehicle preferred).
- Previous experience in training or coaching drivers is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead classroom sessions and hands-on training.
- Comfortable using basic computer systems for recordkeeping and reporting.
- Knowledge of Manitoba traffic laws and commercial vehicle regulations.
Why Join First Student?
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Make a meaningful impact on safety and community service.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
About the role
First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Job Title: Driver Trainer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Company: First Student Canada
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary: First Student is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our team in Winnipeg. The Driver Trainer plays a key role in ensuring our drivers are well-prepared, confident, and compliant with all safety and operational standards. This position involves training new hires, conducting refresher courses, and supporting continuous improvement in driver performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new and existing drivers.
- Ensure all training meets company, provincial, and federal safety standards.
- Conduct evaluations and road tests to assess driver readiness.
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve driving habits and safety awareness.
- Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
- Support accident investigations and retraining as needed.
- Collaborate with the Location Manager and Safety team to identify training needs.
- Promote a culture of safety and professionalism.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 2 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
- Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience (school bus or commercial vehicle preferred).
- Previous experience in training or coaching drivers is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead classroom sessions and hands-on training.
- Comfortable using basic computer systems for recordkeeping and reporting.
- Knowledge of Manitoba traffic laws and commercial vehicle regulations.
Why Join First Student?
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Make a meaningful impact on safety and community service.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®