Hands-On Equipment Training Instructor

Leavitt Machinery; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery is seeking an experienced Equipment Training Instructor to join our team in Kelowna, British Columbia. You will facilitate engaging presentations focused on our mobile equipment products for diverse audiences, from novices to advanced operators.

The role requires proven instruction experience, BC OH&S knowledge, and the ability to travel within British Columbia. It is a part-time, on-site contract position with a base pay of $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing instruction and facilitating training in a group setting.
• Equipment operation experience with forklifts, aerial platforms, skid steers, loaders, excavators and/or cranes.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• WHMIS certification and Level 1 First Aid certification.
• Understanding of British Columbia legislative and regulatory framework relating to OH&S.
• Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on equipment training sessions for groups or individuals at various experience levels.
• Share expertise on a variety of operating equipment product lines.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure their needs are understood and met.
• Work closely with Sales team to ensure market strategies are implemented effectively.
• Monitor equipment fleet inventories at a branch level and report deficiencies to the Operations Manager and/or Lead Instructor as needed.

Skills

Instruction & training

Equipment operation

Professional communication

Self-starter

WHMIS certification

First Aid certification

Driver's license

Travel within BC

OH&S knowledge (BC)

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Leavitt Machinery is seeking an experienced Equipment Training Instructor to join our team in Kelowna, British Columbia. You will facilitate engaging presentations focused on our mobile equipment products for diverse audiences, from novices to advanced operators.

The role requires proven instruction experience, BC OH&S knowledge, and the ability to travel within British Columbia. It is a part-time, on-site contract position with a base pay of $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience.