Driver Trainer

Linde Canada Inc.

Driver Trainer (full time)

Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta | req31031

The Regional Driver Trainers (RDTs) will oversee training and compliance for the fleet operations of Linde Canada Packaged Gases, including, but not limited to, providing support for training, SOP implementation, managing and reporting safety KPIs, and the development of personnel in the field distribution and fleet operations.

The RDTs will be responsible for supporting multiple locations and traveling will be necessary to ensure adequate face time with drivers.

What you will enjoy doing*

• The role focuses on managing training activities across an assigned territory, including onboarding new drivers, refresher sessions, and ongoing skills development
• A big part of the day-to-day is working directly with drivers—doing coaching sessions, ride-alongs, and road evaluations to reinforce safe driving habits
• It also involves keeping an eye on driver performance and behaviors, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for training, evaluations, and compliance is an important part of the role
• There’s a strong level of independence, with a focus on prioritizing safety and ensuring consistent standards across the territory
• Collaboration is key as well—partnering with local managers, and providing guidance and support around driver performance and development

What makes you great*

• A secondary school diploma is required, along with strong, relevant experience—including 5+ years of Class 3 or Class 1 driving and at least 3 years in a similar role
• A strong safety-first mindset is essential, along with working knowledge of equipment and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations
• Demonstrated leadership skills are important, with the ability to interact professionally and build positive relationships across teams and management
• Strong coaching, instructional, and mentoring abilities are key—approaching training with a supportive, friendly, and engaging style
• The role requires excellent organization skills, including maintaining accurate documentation both digitally and in hard copy
• Experience in compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, or bulk delivery operations is considered a strong asset
• Comfort working independently is important, along with the ability to take initiative and manage responsibilities across multiple locations through ongoing communication
• A positive, flexible attitude and strong communication skills are important, along with adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region (approximately 40–70% of the time) is required
• The role includes some physical demands, such as lifting up to 60 pounds, and is well suited for someone passionate about safety, driver development, and continuous improvement

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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