Trainer ( Part-Time Casual Weekends Required)

Ketek is seeking an experienced Trainer to join our growing department.

This is a part-time, casual position requiring full days on Saturday and Sunday, with the expectation to pick up classes or support the business during the week when needed. There is potential for this role to transition into full-time employment based on business needs and performance.

The trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality training programs that equip employees and external clients with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform their tasks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires both classroom instruction and hands-on practical demonstrations, along with ongoing evaluation of students’ abilities. The Trainer will collaborate with the training team to maintain, improve, and expand the success of Ketek's training operations.

Training

• Coordinate with the Training Coordinator on all in-house and external course offerings.

• Deliver comprehensive training on the safe and efficient operation of mobile equipment (loader, skid steer, forklift, aerial work platform, overhead crane, etc.).

• Educate students on Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Ketek policies, standards, and work procedures.

• Provide internal corrective action training sessions within required deadlines.

• Recommend safer methods, procedures, and preventative measures.

• Observe all safety procedures and use proper PPE at all locations (office, shop, and client sites).

Course Revision & Development

• Ensure all employee and client training records are accurate and up to date.

• Assist with course revisions and development to reflect current standards and best practices.

Training Administration

• Verify that all required documentation is completed accurately and promptly.

• Assist administrative staff with scheduling, reporting, and monitoring internal program needs.

Other Duties

• Promote and maintain excellent relationships with employees, clients, and industry partners.

• Provide support to other trainers as needed.

Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience training adult learners.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating mobile equipment (loader, skid steer, forklift, AWP, or similar).

• Availability to work full days on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as part of the regular schedule.

• Flexibility to support training operations or deliver classes during the week when required.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.

• Experience towing a variety of trailers, including fifth wheel.

• Fluent in English (reading, written, and spoken).

• Strong public speaking skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational planning skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-changing environment.

• Ability to travel to external client locations and Ketek branches.

Preferred

• Instructor certifications or knowledge in Energy Safety Canada (ESC) courses (e.g., H2S Alive, Fall Protection, MEWP, etc.).

• Have or knowledge in First Aid (Canadian Red Cross preferred).

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline.

• Knowledge of adult instructional theory, instructional design, training methodologies, and competency assessment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands/fingers to operate equipment and computers, and occasionally stoop or kneel.

• Use of mechanical aids such as overhead cranes, forklifts, loaders, skid steers, and aerial work platforms is required.

Work Environment

• Approximately 70% office/classroom environment and 30% yard/shop environment.

• Mandatory weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) with occasional hours outside of regular business times.

• Ability to travel to remote customer sites and other Ketek locations as needed.

If you have the expertise and passion to deliver exceptional training and help build a culture of safety, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help others “Train hard, Train right, Train Ketek.”

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