Independent Contractor: Field Trainer - Ontario

Work Hours: As needed to fulfill contract requirements

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is a North American organization providing innovative safety and regulatory compliance guidance and solutions to organizations across the U. S. and Canada. For over 70 years, organizations of all sizes have relied on J. J. Keller to help them create safe work environments for their employees and comply with ever-changing regulations. As we look to expand our service offerings in Canada, we are seeking to add an Independent Contractor to our Field/Driver Training team who will assist with conducting training for drivers operating commercial motor vehicles between 10,001 - 26,000 pounds. Training consists of classroom instruction, range training, road training, and a road test. This opportunity is for an Independent Contractor only and does not constitute an employment relationship. Independent Contractors must reside in Canada and be legally authorized to perform services within Canada.

To be considered as an Independent Contractor, individuals must:

• Operate as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent)
• Provide services to multiple clients and maintain a non-exclusive consulting practice
• Supply their own tools, methodologies, instructional materials, and business processes necessary to deliver services
• Be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses
• Provide their own computer, equipment, and tools necessary to perform services
• Maintain appropriate professional liability coverage, as required under the contractual agreement

Travel requirements vary based on client engagements, audit needs, and training delivery, and are defined by project or statement of work.

Type of Services Requested

• Conducts classroom training on DOT regulations, safe vehicle operation, and other topics related to the safe and effective operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
• Administers road test to evaluate the driver's ability to effectively and safely manage the vehicle in environments they will encounter on the job. Determines final pass/fail on driving skills.
• Assists with identifying and obtaining appropriate training locations (classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel), vehicles and other resources necessary for training.
• Ensures training materials and other resources are available and operational when needed.
• Carries out responsibilities in a fair, ethical, and non-discriminatory manner.

Qualifications

Experience

• Class A driver training experience, including classroom and behind-the-wheel
• Experience using electronic logging devices and applications

Other Skills / Qualifications

• Proficiency using business productivity tools (MS Office suite) necessary to deliver reports, presentations, and training materials
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with client representatives at all levels
• Maintains high level of regulatory expertise
• Possess valid license and have the ability to operate the type(s) of vehicles used in the training
• Ability to comply with the Federal Driver Qualification File requirements
• In-depth knowledge of Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations
• Bi-lingual in English and French strongly preferred for certain client engagements, in applicable geographic areas

We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™

J. J. Keller History: November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Click to take a tour through three generations of this family-owned business – from our founding as a one-man consulting firm through decades of delivering on our purpose of protecting people and the businesses they run.

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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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