Training Specialist (Emergency Response)

SGS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in inspection and certification is seeking a Training Specialist specializing in Emergency Response. The role involves developing and delivering engaging training programs and ensuring compliance while supporting client preparedness. Ideal candidates have experience in emergency management and a passion for teaching.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Company matching RRSP program

Annual performance bonus

Professional development subsidies

Employee referral incentive

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Advanced training and experience in Emergency Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency response or safety training.
• Strong ability to develop and deliver training programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop emergency response training programs tailored to client needs.
• Conduct training sessions and drills, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and improve based on feedback.

Skills

Emergency Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant certifications such as CEM, CSP

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Company Description

SGSistheworld'sleadinginspection,verification,testingandcertificationcompany.Wearerecognizedastheglobalbenchmarkforqualityandintegrity.Withmorethan94,000employees,weoperateanetworkofmorethan2,600officesandlaboratoriesaroundtheworld.

Job Description

SGSinpartnershipwithH2SafetyislookingforaTrainingSpecialist(EmergencyResponse).H2SafetyisseekingadynamicTrainingSpecialisttodevelop,deliver,andevaluateemergencyresponsetrainingprogramstailoredtoclientneeds.Thisroleincludescreatingengagingtrainingmaterials,conductingsessionsanddrills,ensuringregulatorycompliance,maintainingdetailedrecords,andprovidingexpertconsultation.Thespecialistwillalsosupportbusinessdevelopmenteffortstoenhanceclientpreparednessanddrivecompanyobjectives.

Responsibilities

ProgramDevelopment

• Designanddevelopcomprehensiveemergencyresponsetrainingprogramstailoredtovariousclientneedsandindustries.
• Createtrainingmaterials,includingmanuals,presentations,andhands-onexercises,ensuringtheyareuptodatewithcurrentbestpracticesandregulatoryrequirements.

TrainingDelivery

• Conductengagingandeffectivetrainingsessionsforclients,utilizingavarietyofinstructionaltechniquesandformats.
• Facilitatebothin- personandvirtualtrainingsessions,adaptingcontentanddeliverymethodstosuitdifferent learningenvironments.
• Planandconductemergencyresponsedrillsandsimulationstotestandreinforceclient preparedness.
• Evaluatetheoutcomesofdrillsandprovidedetailedreportswithrecommendationsfor improvement.
• Traveltoremotelocationsasrequiredforin-persontrainingsessions.

EvaluationandImprovement

• Assesstheeffectivenessoftrainingprogramsthroughfeedback,evaluations,andperformancemetrics.
• Continuouslyimprovetrainingprogramsbasedonclientfeedback,industrytrends,andregulatory changes.

Compliance,Certification,andDocumentation

• Ensurealltrainingprogramscomplywithrelevantlaws,regulations,andindustrystandards.
• Assistclientsinachievingandmaintainingnecessarycertificationsandcompliancerelatedtoemergencyresponse.
• Maintaindetailedrecordsoftrainingactivities,participantprogress,andprogramoutcomes.
• Prepareandpresentreportsontrainingeffectivenessandareasforimprovementtoclientsandcompanymanagement.

CollaborationandBusinessDevelopment

• CollaboratewithotherH2Safetyoperationalmanagerstoaligntrainingwithcustomerrequirementsandcommunicationstrategies.
• Supportmarketingeffortsbyshowcasingthecompany’strainingcapabilitiesandsuccesses.
• Assistinthedevelopmentofproposalsandpresentationsforpotentialclientstosecurenew business.
• Stayupdatedwiththelatesttrends,technologies,andbestpracticesinemergencyresponseand trainingmethodologies.
• Participateinprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesandindustryconferencestoenhance expertise.

Qualifications

• AdvancedtrainingandexperienceinEmergencyManagement,OccupationalHealthandSafety,orarelatedfield.
• RelevantcertificationssuchasCertifiedEmergencyManager(CEM),CertifiedSafetyProfessional(CSP),orequivalent.
• Aminimumof5yearsofexperienceinemergencyresponse,safetytraining,orarelatedfield.
• Aproventrackrecordindevelopinganddeliveringtrainingprogramsfordiverseaudiences.
• Validcertificationsinemergencyresponseorsafetytrainingisanasset.
• FirstAid/CPRcertificationispreferred.
• AvalidClass5driver’slicensewithatleastthreeyearsofreportabledrivinghistoryinCanada.
• Acleanorminimaldemeritpointdriver’sabstractwithnosignificanttrafficviolations.
• Musthavetheabilitytotraveltoclientsitesasrequired.
• FamiliaritywiththeIncidentCommandSystem(ICS)isarequirement.
• In-depthknowledgeofemergencyresponseprocedures,protocols,andbestpractices.
• Thoroughunderstandingofrelevantregulations,standards,andcompliancerequirements(e.g.,BCER,AER,OSHA,NFPA).
• Familiaritywithvarioustrainingmethodologiesandadultlearningprinciples.
• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskillstoassesstrainingneedsandevaluateprogrameffectiveness.
• Highlevelofadaptabilityandflexibilitytoadjusttrainingapproachesbasedondifferentclientrequirementsandfeedback.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam,showinginitiativeandleadershipinprojectexecution.
• Strongabilitytolearnandteachsoftwaretoolsandapplications,includingtheH2SafetyCommandCentreSoftwaresuite,whichwillbeutilizedincertaintrainingsessions.
• Highdegreeofself-disciplineandstrongscheduling/organizationalskills.
• AbilitytotravelasthispositionrequiresextensivetravellingmainlythroughoutAlberta.

PreferredSkills

• CompletionofIncidentCommandSystem(ICS)Level100,200,or300.
• CertifiedtoinstructIncidentCommandSystem(ICS)Level100or200.
• CompletionofanAdultEducationcertificationand/orknowledgeofadultlearningprinciples.
• Experiencedevelopingnewtrainingcontentand/orworkinginaLearningManagementSystem (LMS).
• Emergencyresponseexperience,understandingofemergencyresponseplans(ERPs),and/orknowledgeofemergencyresponserelatedlegislation,regulations,andcompliance.
• Oilandgasknowledge/industryworkexperience.

Payrangeandcompensationpackage

Thispositioncanbepermanentfulltimebutwearewillingtoconsidercandidateswhowouldprefertobeacontractor.

• Generouspaidtimeoff.
• Comprehensivehealthcareplan.
• CompanymatchingRRSPprogram.
• Annualperformancebonus.
• Professionaldevelopmentsubsidies.
• Employeereferralincentive.
• Flexiblestart/finishtimes.

EqualOpportunityStatement

Ifthisrolesoundsexcitingandyou'rereadytomakeanimpact,weinviteyoutoapplyandjointhedynamicteamatH2Safety.Asavaluedmemberofourcompany,you'llhavetheopportunitytoworkalongsideindustry-leadingexperts,contributetocutting edgeprojects,andplayacrucialroleinenhancingthesafetyandefficiencyofemergencyresponse management. AtH2Safety,weexisttoprotect—comemakeadifferencewithus.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.