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.

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 May 15). The course will run from May 15 to June 12. Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

- 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 a tablet for work purposes

- Opportunity to drive a YD vehicle on and off the job

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-09
Expected start date: 2023-05-15

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