Instructor, Commercial Driving (Class 1-3)

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Job title: Instructor, Commercial Driving (Class 1-3)

Company: Yukon University

Job description: Instructor, Commercial Driving (Class 1-3)
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) and Community Campuses
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining
Salary: $50.00 hourly
Term: CasualEmployment Opportunity No.: 24.135Closing Date: November 22nd, 2024Yukon University is seeking a casual instructor to join the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) for the delivery of Class-1-3 Driver training in Whitehorse and Yukon communities. CNIM provides services to industry and training for students that are unique in the country, thanks to state-of-the-art facilities, mobile classrooms, and high-tech simulators. Our close access to working mine sites, reclamation, and mineral exploration areas gives students real-world experience.The training offered by CNIM allows Yukon residents, and those wanting to live and work in Yukon, access to a variety of learning opportunities that are nationally recognized and uniquely customized for the North.With your extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with air brakes, commercial driving, and commercial driver training, you will be conducting in-truck training with curriculum, tractor, and trailer supplied by Yukon University. Holding an unrestricted Class 1 License, clean driving abstract, and safety record will be mandatory. You will maintain the highest safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, 10 years or more, as a long-haul driver of a tractor/semi-trailer and/or tractor-two trailers. Teaching experience and/or teaching qualification will be considered an asset, and additional certificates of qualification in mechanical trades would also be considered assets. Holding a MELT Commercial Driver Instructor Certificate with experience will be considered a strong asset. In the absence of a MELT Commercial Driver Instructor Certificate, a willingness to acquire MELT Commercial Driver Instructor Certification will be considered a strong asset. We are willing to consider applicants with extensive experience driving Class 3, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience of in-cab driving.Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.For more information contact:
Chantelle Butler
Coordinator, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Email: cbutler@yukonu.ca
Phone: 867-456-6959Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:06:07 GMT