Technical Instructor

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as a Technical Instructor, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the skills of maintenance staff in Toronto. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide on-the-job training and formal instruction, ensuring that employees are equipped to handle equipment maintenance effectively. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll collaborate with various teams to enhance training programs and monitor employee progress. If you're passionate about teaching and have a solid background in maintenance, this role is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a relevant work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job training and formal classroom instruction.
• Monitor new hire progression and recommend training improvements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Electrical Knowledge

Air Conditioning Knowledge

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher)

English Proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Job description

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Technical Instructor

Date: 1 May 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Join us as a Technical Instructor, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Toronto (ON), CA.

This position, under the direction of the Training Supervisor, will develop Equipment Maintainers' skills in troubleshooting, unscheduled repairs, and scheduled maintenance tasks. The purpose of this position is to teach new staff the skills to maintain the equipment. When key defects or failure trends are noted, specific coaching plans will be developed and delivered. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in the work environment and has worked in various areas of the shop.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to maintenance staff in all aspects of the job.
• Conduct formal classroom instruction.
• Support and implement training sessions to improve skills, knowledge, and competencies of maintenance employees. Recommend changes to training programs, providing options for improvement and updating documentation.
• Monitor equipment failures and review those failures against Maintenance Instructions to determine if skill improvement is required. Work closely with the Failure Supervisor and Analyst to aid in skill development of employees.
• Monitor new hire progression during their probationary period.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

• Education required: Grade 12.
• 4 years of experience preferred.
• Electrical knowledge is an asset.
• Air conditioning knowledge is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Technical writing skills.

An agile, inclusive, and responsible culture is the foundation of our company, where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.