Instructor, Driver Education
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Job Status: Contract
Centre: Red Deer Centre, Red Deer
Business unit: Driver Education
Reports to: Chief Instructor, Driver Education
Position Info:
This position is responsible for providing quality driver and classroom education to our members and clients. This is a contract position. Contract instructors must provide their own vehicle suitable for Driver Education.
Background (Education/Licenses/Work Experience):
High School Diploma
Holds a Class 1, 2, or 4 Alberta Operator’s Licence or the ability to achieve during training
Licensed Alberta Driving Instructor with endorsements appropriate for teaching novice in-vehicle and/or classroom programs. (An extensive training program is provided to successful candidates to achieve the same)
Acceptable security clearance is required (Criminal record check including vulnerable sector check)     
Clean Driver’s Abstract (10 Year Driver’s Abstract)
Skills & Proficiency:
Superior teaching skills as related to novice in-vehicle and/or classroom programs
Superior communication skills, verbal and written
Attention to detail
Superior ability to foster an attitude of interest and acceptance for participants
Superior ability to enhance self-esteem and personal development and growth for participants
Superior ability to establish healthy working relationships and promote improved team work (In-car, classroom, fleet safety)
Superior ability to use a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, group discussions and exercises, videos and lectures
Know how to use instructional aides and equipment (flipcharts, multimedia projectors, presentation hardware and software for classroom)
Have basic computer skills for preparing training materials and using e-learning methods (classroom)
Personal Characteristics:
Superior communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be patient, courteous, alert and unbiased        
Effective team player with administrative instructor teams
Positive influence in teaching new and experienced drivers
Strong customer service focus
Flexible
Interest in continuous learning
Understand basic learning principles applied to youth and adults to determine the best way to teach
Understand desired outcomes from the training
Ability to demonstrate being an energetic, effective speaker who can clearly present information (Classroom/In-car)
Ability to be flexible, respectful and patient in dealing with others
Additional Comments:
We are looking for candidates with a strong client service focus, an energetic perspective and enthusiastic demeanor. The ideal candidate should be outgoing, organized and self-directed.

Apply for this position in Red Deer: Contact name: Puran Chandra Email: puran.chandra@ama.ab.ca