ASIST Trainer — Weekend Suicide-Prevention Workshops

St. Lawrence College; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,766,000 - 66,605,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Lawrence College is seeking dynamic and engaging Professional Services Trainers specialized in suicide prevention to lead immersive two-day LivingWorks ASIST workshops.

These sessions, often scheduled on weekends, will equip participants with practical life-saving skills to recognize risk and act as Suicide First-Aid Helpers in workplaces and communities. The role requires active LivingWorks ASIST Trainer Certification, experience in adult education or group instruction, and strong

Qualifications

• Mandatory Certification: Active LivingWorks ASIST Trainer Certification in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in adult education, workshop facilitation, or group instruction.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills with strong group management capabilities.
• Schedule Requirement: Ability and willingness to consistently teach two-day workshops on weekends.
• Background in community mental health, social services, education, or crisis support is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate full two-day LivingWorks ASIST interactive workshops on weekends according to standardized curriculum guidelines.
• Engage diverse audiences with confidence, empathy, and professional poise during sensitive subject matter discussions.
• Guide adult learners through suicide first-aid model frameworks, practice simulations, and practical skill-building exercises.
• Maintain active workshop logs, attendance tracking, and completion reporting in compliance with quality standards.
• Create a safe, structured, and collaborative learning environment for all participants.

Skills

Adult education

Workshop facilitation

Group management

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Education

Active LivingWorks ASIST Trainer Certification

Job description

St. Lawrence College is seeking dynamic and engaging Professional Services Trainers specialized in suicide prevention to lead immersive two-day LivingWorks ASIST workshops.

These sessions, often scheduled on weekends, will equip participants with practical life-saving skills to recognize risk and act as Suicide First-Aid Helpers in workplaces and communities. The role requires active LivingWorks ASIST Trainer Certification, experience in adult education or group instruction, and strong