WCB Job Seeker: Meet Bruce
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.
Name: Bruce Nickason
Location: Drayton Valley, AB
Positions of interest: Dispatch
Potential to return to driving with truck modifications: Not at this time
Type of employment desired: Full-time
Availability: Drayton Valley
English level: Fluent
Class of license: Class 3
Years of truck driving experience: Over 20 years
Other work experience: HVAC services and food service industry
Additional industry training:
Transportation Operations: Dispatcher, June 2023
Archer Training Solutions Inc, Calgary, AB
Certificates obtained: Canadian Hours of Service Program, Fatigue Management for Supervisors and Driver, Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in the Workplace, Critical Elements of Customer Service
Able to pass a motor vehicle records check: Yes
Worker abilities:
Dedicated professional with over 20 years’ experience in oilfield related trucking with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Works well under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Strong mentorship skills proven with his history of training new hires on all job duties and safe work procedures.
Effective leadership skills.
Ability to supervise and direct daily activities to staff.
Organized and dependable with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Bruce is ready to get started! With a little guidance and training from the right employer, Bruce will be well on his way to becoming a valuable addition to your organization.
You and Bruce will both benefit from our training on the job program. Bruce will develop skills and gain work experience while you receive financial assistance from WCB during the training period. Other benefits include:
Receiving funding for training, such as Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT), business courses etc.
Saving money on training costs/wages during the training period.
Accessing a skilled and motivated talent pool.
Receiving protection for the costs of any injury or re-injury that might occur during a Training-on-the Job (TOJ) program.
Obtaining coordination of ergonomic assessments and workplace modifications (if applicable).
At the end of the program, you will have a fully trained employee who will contribute to your company!
Contact WCB for a detailed resume, with any questions or to set up an interview: 1-866-498-4694 or email TOJ@wcb.ab.ca to learn more. Let us know you’re responding to the featured job seeker article. AMTA is also available to assist with questions: memberservices@amta.ca