When you become a YOUNG DRIVERS® employee, you are joining the largest and most reputable driving organization in North America. YOUNG DRIVERS® has a rich history of more than 50 years, contributing to excellence in driver training in Canada. We are a major influencer with provincial driving authorities across Canada to ensure we reduce the number of vehicle-related collisions on our roads.

We are always on the search for exceptional individuals who have a natural ability with people. When you join our team of professionals, you are a valued and empowered employee whose contribution to our student’s future is based on excellence and integrity.

LOCATION:
We are looking to hire one instructor for our Kanata location, and another for our Ottawa West location.

JOB BRIEF:

Driving instructors must have a passion for excellence, a love of driving, and, most importantly, a natural camaraderie with people. As a driver training instructor, you will receive both great personal satisfaction and career advancement opportunities (Many of our franchise partners and managers began their careers at YOUNG DRIVERS® as instructors). Our instructors provide both one-on-one in-car training, and after gaining experience and additional training, can teach classroom sessions. Join the largest and most respected driver training organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Produce a collision-free driver by effectively teaching students the YD system/approach

- Update employer-provided tablet daily with all evaluation and road test results (pass/fail, scores)

- Notify students of their progress at the end of each lesson on your YD tablet

- Teach in a clean, well-tuned, regularly maintained vehicle

- Wear YD apparel provided by management

- Maintain a valid driver’s license, instructor’s license, and City of Ottawa vehicle license and provide an updated driver’s abstract annually (costs reimbursed by YD)

COMPETENCIES:

- Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse individuals – particularly with youth and young adults

- Effective communication and organizational skills

- Self-initiator with an ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision

- Ability to stay calm and focused regardless of the situation

- Adaptable in a variety of situations

- Willingness to follow the YOUNG DRIVERS® structured and proven curriculum (not deviating from the program)

- Friendly, positive, outgoing, solutions-oriented demeanor – ability to be comfortable with students

- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address issues promptly

- Soft skills required to be successful in this position include empathy, understanding, compassion, patience, etc.

- Loyalty, integrity, reliability, and flexibility are essential

QUALIFICATIONS

- Must be a resident of Ontario and hold a current Ontario Class G Driver’s License

- Minimum of 5 years of driving experience with a clean driving record

- No criminal record

- Instructor’s license (to be acquired through YOUNG DRIVERS® instructor training course)

SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS:

- Mandatory participation in the four-week instructor training course – all course graduates are hired (training course starting October 21). The course will run from October 21 to November 15. Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The training will be done from our main office at 1550 Carling Avenue. The job itself will be done from either our Kanata location (444 Hazeldean Road) or our Ottawa West location (1550 Carling Avenue).

- Typically, YD Instructors work five (5) days per week including:

- 4 days during the week (9 am to 6 pm or 12 pm to 9 pm)

- 1 day on weekends (9 am to 6 pm)

- 3 weekday evenings (12 pm to 9 pm)

YOUNG DRIVERS® INSTRUCTORS COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

- Competitive pay rates

- Employee & Family Extended Health & Dental Benefits

- Flexible work environment

- Opportunity for growth

- Use of an iPad for work purposes

- Use of YD vehicle on and off the job

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend

Application question(s):

• The Ministry of Transportation will not allow any applicants to have demerit points on their license. Is your drivers license free of demerit points?
• The MTO will not allow an applicant to apply with a criminal record. Will your Criminal Record Check come back clear?
• We are hiring for our Kanata and Ottawa West locations. Can you work at one of these locations? Please indicate which location you would like to apply for. Kanata, Ottawa West, or both.

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Location:

• Ottawa, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-13
Expected start date: 2024-10-21