Safety Trainer

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Company vehicle + fuel card

Benefits package with premiums paid

RRSP match

Safety-minded organization

Stable, year-round employment

Training opportunities

Social responsibility

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals is seeking a Safety Trainer to deliver clear, practical safety training to customers and employees, promoting safe equipment use and a strong safety culture.

You will lead classroom and hands-on sessions, tailor training to varying learner levels, and ensure compliance with regulations. Travel within Southern Ontario is required, with after-hours training as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with teams and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering technical training, with ability to develop engaging lesson plans.
• Certified instructor for Working at Heights, forklift, aerial platforms is an asset.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Health & Safety, or train-the-trainer is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage customers and internal teams.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in construction and/or equipment environments.
• Confident facilitator with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment operator training to internal employees and external customers across Southern Ontario.
• Lead classroom and hands-on training sessions including demonstrations, evaluations, and testing.
• Prepare and deliver structured training tailored to different experience levels.
• Monitor training effectiveness and gather feedback for improvement.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage training schedules, materials, and equipment.
• Build relationships with customers and internal teams through high-quality delivery.
• Support business growth by identifying new training opportunities.

Skills

Training delivery

Public speaking

MS Office

Safety knowledge

Willing to travel

Education

Health & Safety certification

Job description

Why Work with Us?

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Perks

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

Job Summary

This role is responsible for delivering clear, practical, and regulation-aligned safety training to both customers and employees. The Safety Trainer plays a key role in promoting safe equipment use, strengthening safety culture, and ensuring training programs are engaging, effective, and easy to understand.

What You’ll Be Doing Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment operator training to internal employees and external customers (Working at Heights, forklift, aerial work platforms, etc.) across Southern Ontario (mainly Greater Toronto Area).
• Lead classroom and hands-on training sessions, including demonstrations, evaluations, and testing of safe equipment operation.
• Prepare and deliver structured, engaging training tailored to different experience levels and learning styles.
• Monitor training effectiveness, gather feedback, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Manage training schedules, materials, and equipment to ensure sessions run smoothly.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams through professional, high-quality training delivery.
• Support business growth by identifying new customer training opportunities.
• Travel regularly within Southern Ontario, and support occasional after-hours training requirements as needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Team Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering technical training, with the ability to develop engaging lesson plans, assess learner needs, and deliver structured learning experiences.
• Certified instructor for Working at Heights, forklift, aerial work platforms, or similar programs is an asset.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Health & Safety, and/or train-the-trainer certification is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build trust with both customers and internal teams.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in construction and/or equipment environments.
• Confident facilitator with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and meet deadlines in a fast-pace environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Valid Class G driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract (no more than 3 demerit points).
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Pay Range

#SJ1 Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually

Location

Address: Regional South Ontario ON A9A 9A9

Company Culture

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment.