Training and Development Specialist

Agilus Work Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is seeking an experienced Training & Competency Assurance Advisor to support workforce capability, compliance and operational excellence across Alberta Oil Sands sites on a fly-in-fly-out basis. The role partners with operations, maintenance, safety and contractor teams to maintain a skilled, site-ready workforce.

Applicants should bring 8+ years in training and competency in heavy industry, with LMS experience and strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in training, competency assurance, or workforce development in heavy industry.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Oil Sands, Mining, or petrochemical environments.
• Facilitate adult learning and competency development initiatives.
• Proficient with LMS and competency tracking.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate technical, operational, and safety training programs
• Administer employee and contractor competency assurance processes
• Conduct training needs assessments and identify competency gaps
• Support onboarding and role-specific workforce development programs
• Maintain training and qualification records within LMS platforms
• Monitor compliance with operational, regulatory, and site requirements
• Generate training and competency reports and recommend improvements
• Partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and contractor teams to ensure workforce readiness

Skills

Training & Competency Assurance

Adult learning facilitation

LMS administration

Stakeholder communication

Analytical reporting

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Drive Workforce Readiness Across Major Oil Sands Operations as a Training & Competency Assurance Advisor (FIFO)

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a fly-in-fly-out Training and Development Advisor in the Oil and Gas industry in Calgary, Alberta.

Our client is seeking an experienced Training & Competency Assurance Advisor to support workforce capability, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple Oil Sands sites in Alberta. This fly-in-fly-out contract opportunity is ideal for a training and competency professional who thrives in field-based industrial environments and enjoys partnering with operations, maintenance, safety, and contractor teams to ensure a skilled, qualified, and site-ready workforce.

Total rewards:

• Earn a competitive hourly rate ranging from $60-$73/hr (T4) or $73-$88/hr (Incorporated)
• Work on high-profile Oil Sands operations across Alberta, with fly-in-fly-out available from Calgary or Edmonton
• Contribute directly to operational excellence and workforce readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional operational and leadership teams
• Support critical training, compliance, and competency programs
• Participate in continuous improvement and assurance initiatives
• 6-month contract opportunity with immediate impact

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate technical, operational, and safety training programs
• Administer employee and contractor competency assurance processes
• Conduct training needs assessments and identify competency gaps
• Support onboarding and role-specific workforce development programs
• Maintain training and qualification records within LMS platforms
• Monitor compliance with operational, regulatory, and site requirements
• Generate training and competency reports and recommend improvements
• Partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and contractor teams to ensure workforce readiness

Requirements:

• Possess 8+ years of training, competency assurance, workforce development, or operational experience in heavy industry
• Demonstrate experience within Oil & Gas, Oil Sands, Mining, Petrochemical, or similar environments
• Facilitate adult learning programs and competency development initiatives
• Utilize learning management systems and competency tracking tools effectively
• Apply strong knowledge of operational safety and compliance requirements
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups across operations
• Demonstrate strong organizational, reporting, and analytical skills
• Hold post-secondary education in a related discipline; relevant certifications are considered assets