Safety Trainer

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited; Whitewater Region; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Company vehicle + fuel card

Excellent benefit package

RRSP Match

Safety-minded organization

Stable, year-round employment

Training & development opportunities

Fun‑loving social responsibility

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited is seeking a Safety Trainer to deliver clear, practical safety training and promote a strong safety culture across Southern Ontario, including GTA. The role involves engaging customers and internal staff, ensuring programs meet regulatory requirements and are easy to understand.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of safety‑training experience, familiarity with Working at Heights and related programs, and the ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering technical training.
• Certified instructor for Working at Heights, forklift, aerial work platforms is an asset.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Health & Safety, and/or train-the-trainer is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment operator training to internal employees and external customers across Southern Ontario.
• Lead classroom and hands-on training sessions with demonstrations, evaluations and testing of safe operation.
• Prepare and deliver structured, engaging training tailored to different experience levels and learning styles.
• Monitor training effectiveness, gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Training delivery

Health & safety

Instructors (Asset)

MS Office

Education

Health & Safety cert/education

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for customer-oriented,motivatedindividuals 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.

Why Work with Us? 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-paced 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.

Want to learn more about career opportunities at Cooper Equipment Rentals? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videoscooperequipment.ca/careers.

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.

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Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually

Address

Regional South Ontario ON A9A 9A9