Master Instructor Driver Development Programs

Date: 5 Mar 2026

Location:

Etobicoke, ON, CA, M9W 5R1

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Description

The Master Instructor, Driver Development Programs is the highest-level instructional authority within Purolator’s Driver Development portfolio.

This role provides national leadership in driver training, evaluation standards, and instructional excellence across all vehicle types and license classes. The Master Instructor is responsible for upskilling Operations Trainers, Frontline Managers, and Health and Safety to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality driver evaluations across the network.

Responsibilities

Master Instructor for all Driver Development programs nationally
Establish and uphold national standards for driver evaluations, scoring, and certification
Conduct advanced and high-risk driver evaluations as required
Upskill and certify Operations Trainers, Frontline Managers, and Transportation Safety Specialists on programs and evaluations
Lead evaluator calibration sessions to ensure national consistency
Provide coaching and developmental feedback to evaluators, instructors and leaders
Act as subject matter expert (SME) for driver training programs, evaluations and instructional delivery
Partner with the L&D Consultant to design and update curriculum, facilitator guides, and evaluation tools
Partner with Operations, Safety, HR, and Fleet to assess emerging driver behaviour trends and evolving vehicle technologies (including electric platforms and advanced in-cab systems), converting insights into future-ready learning strategies and vehicle familiarization programs that strengthen safe performance and technology adoption across the network.
Deliver classroom, virtual, and on-road training programs nationally
Support rollout of new Driver Development initiatives
Collaborate with Operations, Safety, HR, and Fleet partners for
Ensure compliance with Corporate Policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
Maintain training records and administration duties for the LMS and driver development programs documentation
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Valid AZ/Class 1A Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent)
Clean Driving Abstract
Demonstrated experience conducting commercial driver evaluations
Proven experience delivering technical or skills-based training
Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle operation across multiple vehicle types and license classes
Ability to travel nationally as required
Work various hours (morning, afternoon or overnight) as required
Successfully complete a criminal record check and employment verification to qualify
Obtain a clear Police Clearance Certificate when required

Experience

5+ years commercial driving experience (multi-vehicle exposure preferred)
Experience in trainer-of-trainers or evaluator certification capacity
Experience contributing to curriculum or instructional material development
Adult Education Certificate (or equivalent instructional certification) required, or willingness to obtain within 12 months of appointment
Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of customer focus, communication, collaboration, trust, and self-development
Must be fully bilingual in French and English (written and verbal), with the ability to facilitate training, conduct driver evaluations, and develop program documentation fluently in both languages.

Skills

Adult Learning

Training Best Practices

Training Standards and Procedures

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 563 - Ontario Hub
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Reports to: Manager National Driver Development & Field L&D West
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