WCB Job Seeker: Meet Erin

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.

Erin has excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and supervise 6 to 12 employees.

She is proficient with MS Office, Visio, Quick Books and MS Access.

Name: Erin Jones

Location: Edmonton

Positions of Interest: Dispatching

Potential to return to driving with truck modifications: N/A

Type of employment desired: Full-time

English level: English – fluent written, verbal and comprehension

Class of License: Class 5

Years of truck driving experience: N/A

Other work experience: N/A

Additional Industry Training: Truck Dispatch and Freight Broker Training with Truckadium Inc.

Able to pass a Motor vehicle records check: Yes

Worker abilities:

  • Leadership experience

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

  • Strong active listening skills demonstrated through careful understanding and consideration of client’s wants and needs

  • Excellent organizational skills demonstrated through the creation of programs and routines for adults with developmental disabilities

With a little guidance and training from the right employer, Erin will be well on her way to becoming a valuable addition to the trucking industry!

You and Erin will both benefit from our training on the job program: Erin will develop skills and gain work experience while you receive financial assistance from WCB during the training period. Other benefits include:

  • Receive funding for training, such as M.E.L.T., WHIMIS, business courses etc.

  • Save money on training costs/wages during the training period.

  • Access a skilled and motivated employment pool.

  • Receive protection for the costs of any injury or re-injury that might occur during a TOJ program.

  • 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.

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