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: wss@amta.ca.