Job Purpose

What you will do...

• Schedule and conduct safety training, familiarization and demonstrations based on customerneeds. Courses include but are not limited to Forklift, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, SkidSteer, Mini Excavators and Fall Protection.
• Prepares training materials and classroom for class activities.
• Coordinate equipment for demo and evaluations.
• Perform all administrative duties associated with conducting training.
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial occupational safety regulations including standards such as CSA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC and other non-regulatory safety codes and standards required
• Research and develop training materials to improve presentations.
• Attends train-the-trainer courses, conferences and seminars, as determined by Region Safety Manager and/or Division Safety Director, requiring periodic travel.
• Team facilitation skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional settings.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to organize, prioritize, handle time constraints and manage shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated mastery of Sales skills such as selling value over price and selling the value of training to our internal sales force and potential customers.
• Works with our sales, marketing and operations functions to support the customer-facing Safety requirements and meet with customers to actively communicate programs and progress of objectives.
• Proposes customized training packages based on unique needs of each customer.
• Additional duties, as requested by the Safety Training Leadership Team.

Skills

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to engage and train adult learners.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Consultative sales approach with the ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret safety standards, regulations, and training materials.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other business technology platforms.
• Experience delivering training or facilitating groups is an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and/or work experience.
• 1-3 years in practical experience operating equipment and training group sessions.
• Experience with required regulatory compliance.
• Broad knowledge of company operations, Develop and/or improve training programs as directed by leadership. 
• Knowledge of teaching aids and equipment, selection of training methodologies.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Clean driving record.
• Able to lift and transport training equipment, and set up classrooms.
• Must be able to travel out of town, as required (approximately 75%).
• Safety Awareness: Understands, follows, and motivates individuals to follow the safety rules and regulations.
• Working long and irregular hours, and under pressure conditions.
• Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate client-requested training sessions outside of regular business hours.