Overview
Trainer, Transit Fleet Jobs in Dartmouth – Nova Scotia at Halifax Regional Municipality
Title: Trainer, Transit Fleet
Company: Halifax Regional Municipality
Location: Dartmouth – Nova Scotia
Category: Education / Teaching
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Trainer, Transit Fleet, in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing
Diversity
and
Inclusion
as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2
SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Under the general direction of the Quality Analyst, Asset Stewardship and Safety, the Trainer, Transit Fleet, manages the training program for new Transit Fleet employees and continuous training for more than 130 fleet staff. In addition, the Trainer assumes responsibility for overall departmental training plans and plays an active role on the Transit
leadership
team.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs, develops, implements and evaluates, in consultation with Business Analysts and Supervisors and Superintendents, the delivery of specialized training and continuous training programs to meet the changing needs of Halifax Transit Fleet;
Develops training and development programs and associated training materials for Apprentice Mechanics, Licensed Mechanics, Hostler Repair persons and Hostlers, as well as other Fleet staff in the Transit Fleet division;
Conducts classroom and on floor training for Transit Fleet employees;
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the Transit Fleet Training program through quality audits;
Develops testing criteria for Fleet staff to evaluate skill sets;
Ensures training and processes meet provincial and Federal guidelines as per the Motor Carrier Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS);
Assists with the implementation of all components of the Transit Fleet recruitment program including screening, testing, interviewing and selection;
Develops and implements appropriate programs to monitor and evaluate progress of new employees during training; provides and follows up on recommendations for improvement;
Develops programs to monitor and evaluate probationary employees in safe work practices and quality of work;
Makes performance management recommendations for personnel;
Conducts coaching sessions with Transit Fleet staff, as required;
Trains and audits performance of contract personnel, as required;
Ensures employee training records and the training library are maintained;
Develops policies and procedures as it applies to
new equipment
and/or activities so that training and safety requirements are met;
Liaises with Quality/Business Analysts and Transit Fleet Supervisory groups to ensure scheduling delivers fully qualified employees that can meet service objectives;
Responsible for the
change management
associated with new training as well as updates to existing processes and standards;
Collaborate with other instructor(s) to ensure a cohesive and effective
learning environment
.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
&
Experience:
Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
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