BENEFITS/PENSION PLAN

Skills Ontario is growing our current Trades and Tech Truck program by adding 3 new trailers to the program and we are looking for a driver! The Skills Ontario Trades and Tech Truck programs bring the trades and technologies careers directly to students, teachers, and guardians/parents. The Truck and new Trailers are custom builds and have on board industry training equipment and activities to allow people to experience the trades and technologies in a hands-on environment.
Under the guidance of the Trades and Tech Truck Program Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for driving a Dodge 5500 pulling a 45-foot custom trailer to and from events as well as setting up trailer and on-board activities. The drivers will work alongside the program staff to create a schedule and handle all logistics with booking contacts as well as delivering the program to participants.

REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary Education: any post-secondary education would be considered an asset.
• Possess minimum “AR” class license
• Driving a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500 and pulling a highly customized 45ft Gooseneck trailer
• Ability to maneuver unit in smaller areas/comfortable driving in high traffic times.
• Must have/maintain a clean driving record.
• AZ/DZ license would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of skilled trades and technology careers will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work with external stakeholders.
• Be highly organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to maneuver a truck/trailer in small area.
• Ability to work from home but travel will be required to deliver program.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of computers and of basic software, including Outlook and Microsoft Suite.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Provide a clean Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Screening Check
• Must be willing to travel and spends nights away from home when required,
• Early morning travel to events is a regular occurrence.
• Be fluent in English, both oral and written. Fluency in French is an asset, but not required.
  All other duties that may be assigned.
  Applicants should send one document which includes a resume and cover letter in PDF format to the positions of the Director of Programs, Emily Collard ecollard@skillsontario.com & Trades & Tech Truck Manager, Hayley Mackay hmackay@skillsontario.com.
  Skills Ontario is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for all youth. As such, the selected candidate will be required to submit references and a vulnerable sector–criminal records check.
  Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

· Driving truck and setting up and taking down trailer in event location
· Staffing all trailer events
· Maintain and set up all activities in trailer.
· Ensuring all documentation for Truck/Trailer is up to date (License plate stickers. CVOR)
· Schedule all repairs and maintenance for the vehicle
· Coordinating with teachers/organizers for all logistics of trailer visits
· Leading participants through truck activities
· Establishing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
· Assist with any other Skills Ontario Program when required.