Senior Driver Examiner

As the Senior Driver Examiner, you will conduct written and road tests for all classes of licences including Driver Fitness testing for Manitoba drivers in accordance with the Driver Testing and Licensing Manuals and schedules. The position provides information to the public regarding Driver Testing and Licensing procedure and department requirements.

Senior Driver Examiners operate Mobile testing units and assists with Driver Examiners training.

• →Conduct written, oral, taped oral, non-official language, driver fitness, air brake, slack adjustment, and road tests for all classes of driver’s licences for Manitoba drivers according to a pre-assigned testing schedule.
• →Conduct vision screening to confirm if an applicant meets vision standards.
• →Review Manitoba and inter-provincial licensing systems to determine the status of out-of-province drivers and to confirm any departmental requirements i.e., suspensions, medicals, etc.
• →Issue licences and explains any coded conditions.
• →Explain written and road test errors and discusses corrective measures in accordance with the marking guide, laws, regulations and safe driving practices.
• →Conduct General Driving Assessments with drivers who have physical, visual and mental health disabilities and submits results and recommendations to the Manager, Driver Testing and/or Driver Fitness.
• →Review and ensure accuracy of medical reports, off-suspension and coding sheets for submission to appropriate sections to update the driver’s file.
• →Provide training and procedural support to Driver Examiners while working in a Service/Claim Centre or Driver Testing Centre in accordance with Driver Examiner Testing and Licensing manuals.
• →Liaise with other licensing departments, Brokers, Driver Education instructors, Commercial Driving Schools, Foreign Language Interpreters and school divisions regarding driver licensing and testing issues.
• →Assist with driver licensing clerical functions such as coding and processing all necessary driver licensing and testing documents.
• →Calculate fees, underpayments, and refunds.
• →Issue licences including renewals, replacements, out-of-province, conditionals, etc.
• →Assist with inspecting Driving School vehicles and permits as required under the guidance of the Driver Training Permit Unit.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Six years of customer service experience, including two years as a Driver Examiner.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Intermediate interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to exercise good judgment.
• Working knowledge of the related provincial acts, regulations, policies, procedures and driver licensing programs.
• Ability to make decisions and take immediate action in very stressful and sometimes dangerous situations.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching and grasping with manipulation and are comfortable with lifting 30 lbs

• Hearing tests are required within the position in accordance with the Safe Practice for Hearing Conservation.
• The position is required to work outdoors.
• The position works near or operates powered mobile equipment.
• The position may be required to work alone and/or in remote areas.
• Required to wear and/or use personal protective equipment including hi-visibility clothing (jackets/outerwear) specific to the role and work environment.
• Candidate must have a valid Class 4F driver’s licence, in accordance with P28.
• Candidate must have a valid Class 1A.
• Candidate must have a valid 6F driver’s licence and an “S” endorsement for air brakes.
• Candidate must be able to travel by road, water or air.
• This position may be required to work non-business hours.