POSITION: Motor Coach Operator Trainer
REPORTS TO: Manager Motor Coach Operations
DEPARTMENT: Passenger Services
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 500-153-27
SALARY: $83,538 to $98,280
WHO WE ARE:Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:The Motor Coach Operator Trainer is responsible for delivering comprehensive training, instruction, and guidance to Motor Coach Operators to support safe, consistent, and compliant passenger transportation operations. The position promotes operational excellence by supporting driver development, reinforcing established operating and safety requirements, and helping ensure employees have the knowledge and skills required to perform their duties safely and effectively.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:- Maintain accredited Bus Operator Training Curriculum in compliance with the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada
- Adheres to company safety programs in compliance with Legislative requirements, Bus Operators Manual and the Collective Agreement
- Provide in-class and practical training to all new HOS employees
- Develops and provides instruction and training on various professional driver improvement courses
- Keep up to date on new training trends, methods and techniques
- Conduct MTO testing for driver license renewal as per Driver Certification Program.
- Review on-road Bus Operator performance evaluations and provide remedial training if required
- Review random Bus Operator safety audits and provide remedial training if required
- Participate in the Bus Operator recruitment process
- Provide “Train the Trainer” instructions to the Operation Supervisors
- Participate as a member of the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada to update the National Occupational Standards of the Professional Bus Operator and Bus Operator Instructor
- Collaborate with the H&S Committee to resolve issues and to deliver new safety programs
- Assist in collision investigations and evaluations
- Provide ongoing driver evaluations as required.
- Provide E-Log training for other ONTC departments
- Provide training to Operator Labourers on all cleaning equipment and tools
- Subject to calls after regular working hours
- Frequent travel required throughout Northern Ontario.
- Other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:- High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
- 5 years’ experience in Passenger Transportation operations
- Ability to obtain their Professional Instructor in Driver Education certification (PRIDE)
- Ability to deliver bus operator training program curriculum (MCPCC Accredited)
- Maintain a class B or C licence with a Z endorsement
- Clean Drivers Abstract (zero demerit points)
- Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Working knowledge of provincial HTA laws, AODA and MTO Hours of Service Regulations
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, in person meetings, e-mail, and presentations), listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for others
- Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others
- Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals
- Able to understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics
- Committed to Company Health & Safety
- Bilingualism in both official languages will be considered an asset
CLOSING DATE: November 8, 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
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