Safety Training Specialist — Onsite & Classroom Expert

Sunbelt Rentals; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick days

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching

Tool and boot allowance

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals seeks an experienced Safety Trainer to lead equipment operator certification and safety training for customers and staff. You will manage class schedules, deliver on-site and public training, and ensure accurate records while advancing the Safety Training program.

You will develop new training methods, mentor evaluators, and partner with Sales and Marketing to grow the safety training business across branches. A strong safety background and travel willingness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in a related field.
• Heavy equipment experience with MEWP, forklift, and earth moving.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and adult learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment operator certification training for customers and employees.
• Publish public training class schedules on a 3-month rolling calendar.
• Provide private classes at a Sunbelt Rentals location or customer site.
• Maintain training records in Sunbelt’s systems.
• Issue wallet cards within 24 hours of class completion.
• Teach new adult training methods and courses on safety topics.
• Maintain current training and operator certifications.
• Provide Train the Trainer courses for customers.
• Optimize productivity by maximizing class attendance and scheduling.
• Support sales by promoting safety training opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create training materials for local customers.
• Coach Certified Evaluators and assist with practical evaluations.
• Assist onboarding and training of new District Safety Trainers and Evaluators.
• Advise on safety issues and standards to employees and customers.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Equipment certifications

Adult learning methods

Customer-service oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

MS Office

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals seeks an experienced Safety Trainer to lead equipment operator certification and safety training for customers and staff. You will manage class schedules, deliver on-site and public training, and ensure accurate records while advancing the Safety Training program.

You will develop new training methods, mentor evaluators, and partner with Sales and Marketing to grow the safety training business across branches. A strong safety background and travel willingness are essential.