Instructor, Commercial Driving; Class 1

Instructor, Commercial Driving (Class 1–3)

Employment Opportunity No.: 26.35

Department:
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)

Term:
April 24 – March 31, 2027 (possibility of extension)

Campus:
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) & Community Campuses

Wage: commensurate with experience

• Deliver classroom, simulator, and in‑truck training for Class 1–3 Driver Training using curriculum, tractor, and trailer supplied by Yukon University.
• Maintain highest safety standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide instruction on air brakes, commercial driving, and related topics.

• Unrestricted Class 1 License, clean driving abstract, and safe driving record.
• 10+ years of experience as a long‑haul driver of a tractor/semi‑trailer or tractor‑two trailers.
• Hands‑on experience with air brakes and commercial driver training.
• Teaching experience or teaching qualification is an asset.
• Additional certificates in mechanical trades are an asset.
• Holding a MELT Commercial Driver Instructor Certificate or willingness to acquire it is a strong asset.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self‑identify as Yukon First Nations, Metis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Send your cover letter and resume to:

• Human Resource Services, Yukon University, Box 2799, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4. Fax: 867‑668‑8896. Email:
• For more information, contact Ginny Coyne, Department Head, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM). Email:  Phone: 867‑334‑3666

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.