About training-on-the-job and employer benefits

WCB’s training-on-the-job (TOJ) program is a win-win situation for employers and workers—you’ll receive financial assistance and support from WCB during a worker’s training period while injured Albertans get the chance to build on their work experience. develop new skills and regain confidence and purpose.

Meet Shane, he is a dedicated, technical and experienced professional looking to gain knowledge and expertise in a new role. Shane is highly organized and adaptable with experience as in trucking, delivery and as a machine operator.

Meet Bruce, a personable individual with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry as a vacuum truck driver. Bruce is looking for a new opportunity to channel his skills and fresh knowledge from the Archer Transport Dispatch course. Bruce is a well-known, on-demand driver who has strong communication and leadership skills, hands-on training in job-specific dispatch or coordinating software and has helped others with obtaining their Class 3 and 1 driver’s license. Bruce is eager to return to work and open to new opportunities.

Meet Charles Jones. Charles has been in the transportation industry for 32 years and has extensive experience as a class 1 truck driver with eight years of transportation safety coordinator experience. He has the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation, has upgraded his computer skills to an advanced level and has numerous transportation related certificates. Charles continues to be interested in learning and is focused on establishing himself in a new role within the transportation industry.

Meet John Ponting. He’s a seasoned professional whose honesty and integrity provide for effective leadership and optimal business relationships. He’s a resourceful team player who excels at completing tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. As goal-driven leader, John confidently motivates, mobilizes and coaches others to meet high performance standards.

Meet Abdul Abed. He’s a skilled communicator who specializes in relationship building. Abdul is a strong trainer and mentor who takes pride in his ability to teach all types of learners. He has even trained trainers and managed training programs. His experience in administration and project management has given him the ability to adapt to changing requirements and problem solve his way around any obstacles in his path. Abdul is excited about finding an organization he can grow with and aims to be in a leadership role in the future.

Meet Kurt Baylock. He’s an energetic, loyal individual who would bring years of in-depth knowledge of safe practices and safety guidelines to his next job. With an ability to form positive relationships with clients and coworkers, Kurt is excited for his next professional chapter where he is seeking a full-time driving position. New to the trucking industry, Kurt’s business knowledge gives him an inside understanding of what it takes to make a business successful.

Meet Dan D’Haene. Dan is a knowledgeable equipment operator with over 20 years of experience in the construction and manufacturing fields. He is proficient in operating heavy trucks and overhead cranes. Dan also has a solid understanding of automotive component inspection. He is eager to bring his hard-working personality and dedication to his new role where he can showcase his experience and industry knowledge.

Meet Lynn Bates. Lynn has a great attitude and over 35 years of trucking and transportation experience. He also has extensive knowledge of the industry and the highway network across Canada, Alaska and the Territories. Lynn has become a teacher and mentor, assisting with training drivers and providing sage advice to individuals interested in starting up their own business. With Lynn’s mix of experience, skills and eagerness to return to work he would be an invaluable asset to any organization.

Meet Erin Jones. She is a hard worker who is excited to bring her positive attitude and is eager to learn new skills for her new role. In her experience as a follow-up support worker with the Bissell Center in Edmonton, Erin collaborated with her co-workers to develop new and creative solutions to deliver quality client services to adults with developmental disabilities.

Meet Chris Creelman. He is a hard worker, who is versatile in different industries. He has a diploma in logistics and supply chain management with 400 related practicum hours. On top of that, he has over five years of experience in businesses to businesses (B2B) sales with excellent customer service. He has helped customers and supervisors in addressing questions, solving problems and handling requests. Additionally, he oversaw all communications within assigned territories.

Meet Perry, a very personable fellow with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily in supervision, job coordination and operation roles in Canada and abroad. Perry is actively searching for a new career in coordination or dispatch roles. He has a history of long-term employment with different companies and has demonstrated his ability to communicate professionally at all levels, problem solve and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and customers.

WCB Featured Job Seeker profiles highlight individuals available through the Training on the Job program.

Mike has 20 years of professional driving experience and is looking for the next step in his career path. Mike is highly experienced in a wide array of different roles and brings with him a multitude of training hours and active safety tickets. He’s open to various options within the transportation industry and he’s ready to start right away!

Meet Myles, an easy going individual with a very friendly demeanor and positive attitude. He brings extensive experience in the trucking industry and a willingness to venture outside of his comfort zone. He is scheduled to begin levels I and II in computer training shortly and is eager to gain this valuable skill. Myles would flourish in a role driving pilot trucks or in fleet maintenance (within his restrictions). His attitude and personality could also make him well-suited as a supervisor or trainer for new hires.

Meet James, an enthusiastic go-getter, who is actively searching for a brand-new career in trucking. He brings with him an extensive background in customer service and leadership, and has experience supervising, training and managing teams.