43109 – Other instructors
TEER 3Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Driving instructors teach motor vehicle and motorcycle driving courses that are outside of educational institutions.
Main duties
- Instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations
- Demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles
- Supervise individuals during practice driving.
- Conduct road test examinations
- Evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver's licences.
- Give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.
- Give instruction on modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.
Employment requirements
- Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
- Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
- Certification by the Canadian Yachting Association may be required for sailing and navigation instructors.
Example job titles
driving school instructor · motorcycle driving instructor · truck driving instructor · sailing instructor · driver's licence examiner · driving examiner · sewing teacher - non-vocational · sewing instructor - non-vocational · modelling instructor · self-improvement course instructor
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $31.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $20.00 | $28.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.75 | $23.00 | $35.00 |
| New Brunswick | $17.33 | $22.36 | $41.40 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.00 | $28.50 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.14 | $22.98 | $34.31 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $26.67 | $32.00 |
| Alberta | $15.57 | $21.16 | $34.07 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $21.67 | $33.50 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.