Safety Trainer

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Barrie

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Enhanced Vacation Time based on Years

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Tool and Boot Allowance

Career development and advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. is seeking a District Safety Trainer to conduct equipment operator certification and safety training for customers and employees. You will publish class schedules, provide private trainings, and maintain accurate training records across Sunbelt’s platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in related fields, heavy equipment experience, strong knowledge of safety standards, and willingness to travel. Bilingual skills and LMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of work experience in a related field.
Heavy equipment experience and certification (MEWP, Forklift, Earth Moving).
Broad knowledge of industry safety standards, practices, and regulations.
Experience and knowledge of adult learning methods.
Dependable, organized, motivated, and self-starter.
Customer-service and ‘solutions’ oriented.
Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel may be required (10%-15%).
Proficiency in MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Preferred bilingual in Spanish or French.
Preferred experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS).
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct equipment operator certification training and safety training via Instructor Led Training and Virtual Training.
Publish public training class schedules on a 3-month rolling calendar on the training platform.
Provide private classes at a Sunbelt Rentals branch or customer site.
Complete training records in the company systems for retention and retrieval.
Trigger issuance of customer wallet cards within 24 hours of class completion.
Learn new adult training methods and courses for safety topics.
Maintain current training and equipment operator certifications.
Provide Train the Trainer courses for customers.
Optimize productivity by maximizing class attendance and scheduling.
Sell and support sales teams to grow the Safety Training business.
Collaborate with Marketing Support to create flyers and sales materials.
Coach and mentor Certified Evaluators in districts with hands-on practice.
Support Certified Evaluator team with equipment practical evaluations.
Assist District and Regional Managers with onboarding and training of staff.
Advise employees and customers on safety issues and standards.

Skills

Safety training

Adult learning methods

Training delivery

MEWP certification

Forklift certification

LMS experience

Bilingual: Spanish or French

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals is a leading provider of equipment rental services across North America.

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct equipment operator certification training and general safety training for customers and to a lesser extent, employees using various modalities; modalities will include Instructor Lead Training and Virtual Training
Publish public training class schedules on SBR’s training platform on a 3‑month rolling calendar basis to provide customers multiple class options for purchase.
Provide private classes to customers either at an SBR branch location or customer site.
Complete training records on a timely basis in SBR’s system(s) of record for retention and retrieval according to company policy.
Trigger the issuance of customer wallet cards within 24 hours of class completion.
Learn new adult training methods and courses to teach customers across a variety of safety topics.
Maintain current training and equipment operator certifications.
Provide Train the Trainer courses for customers.
Optimize productivity using various efficiency measures such as maximizing class attendance and scheduling.
Sell and support the sales teams to close safety training opportunities and grow the Safety Training business.
Work with the Marketing Support team to create flyers and other sales materials to promote the safety training offering to local customers.
Coach and mentor Certified Evaluators in their district(s) with a hands‑on opportunity to practice or to see how the practical evaluation is to be completed.
Support the Certified Evaluator team by providing equipment practical evaluations to customers who have completed the online equipment certification coursework and written exam.
Assist District and Regional Managers with the onboarding and training of new District Safety Trainers, Employee Trainers and Certified Evaluators.
Act as an advisor regarding safety issues and standards to SBR employees and customers.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of work experience in a related field
Heavy equipment experience and certification (MEWP, Forklift, Earth Moving)
Broad knowledge of industry safety standards, practices, and regulations
Experience and knowledge of adult learning methods
Dependable, organized, motivated, and self‑starter
Customer‑service and ‘solutions’ oriented
Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel may be required (10%-15%)
Proficiency in MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred bilingual in Spanish or French
Preferred experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS)
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Physical Demands

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading, and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

Benefits