Instructor, Commercial Driving (Class 1- 3), Central Yukon (Dawson City)

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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.

How to Apply 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.

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