Professional Services Trainer – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

St. Lawrence College; Brockville; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Lawrence College seeks a dynamic Professional Services Trainer specializing in suicide prevention to lead LivingWorks ASIST workshops. You will run immersive two-day sessions, often on weekends, equipping participants to recognize risk and act as Suicide First-Aid Helpers in workplaces and communities.

The role requires ASIST Trainer Certification, adult-education experience, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Weekend formats and a commitment to safety and inclusivity are essential.

Qualifications

• Mandatory ASIST Trainer Certification in good standing.
• Experience in adult education or workshop facilitation.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication with group management.
• Ability to teach two-day weekend workshops.
• Background in community mental health, social services, education, or crisis support valued.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate two-day LivingWorks ASIST workshops on weekends.
• Engage diverse audiences with empathy and professional poise during sensitive discussions.
• Guide adult learners through suicide first-aid frameworks, simulations and practical skill-building.
• Maintain workshop logs, attendance tracking, and completion reporting in line with standards.
• Create a safe, structured, and collaborative learning environment for all participants.

Skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Education

ASIST Trainer Certification

Experience in adult education

Community mental health background

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking dynamic, confident, and engaging Professional Services Trainers specializing in suicide prevention to facilitate LivingWorks ASIST workshops. In this role, you will lead immersive, two-day sessions (often scheduled on weekends) that equip participants with practical, life-saving skills to recognize risk and act as effective Suicide First-Aid Helpers in their workplaces and communities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 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.

Other Required Qualifications

• 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.

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location

Salary & Terms

• Support Group: Pay Band I
• Start Rate: $41.48/hour
• Hours per week: Weekend delivery (Saturday & Sunday workshop formats)
• Posted Date: September 18, 2026
• Closing Date: September 28, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)

Temporary Bargaining Unit Position

This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact [e-mail] and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.