Full-Time | Year-Round Employment
ABOUT IHE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING
Have you mastered the craft of operating heavy equipment and enjoy helping others succeed?
At IHE Heavy Equipment Operator Training School, our instructors do more than teach machines; they help launch careers. Through hands-on mentorship, practical training, and real-world industry knowledge, our instructors prepare students to enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and professionalism.
IHE proudly operates heavy equipment training sites throughout Western Canada and has been training Canada's future operators since 2005.
What sets us apart?
- Students train on full-size equipment only
- Students never share machines
- No simulators
- Real-world training environments
- Industry-experienced instructors
- A commitment to producing job-ready operators
Our goal is simple: Supply industry with safe, skilled, and employment-ready entry-level operators.
POSITION SCOPE
This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality training while maintaining IHE's standards of safety, professionalism, student experience, and operational excellence.
Successful instructors serve as mentors, coaches, role models, and industry ambassadors while helping students build the skills necessary to succeed in the heavy equipment industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Training & Development
- Deliver practical and classroom-based heavy equipment instruction
- Adapt training methods and communication styles to support a diverse student population
- Provide calm, professional, and constructive mentorship to students throughout their training journey
- Conduct student assessments and evaluations in accordance with IHE training standards
- Complete daily and weekly marking of written and practical student work
- Prepare students for real-world industry expectations and workplace success
Safety Leadership
- Promote and enforce the highest standards of safety at all times
- Lead and participate in daily toolbox meetings
- Ensure all student and site safety policies are understood and followed
- Maintain active awareness of students under your supervision at all times
- Report hazards, incidents, near misses, environmental concerns, and safety violations immediately
- Maintain current First Aid knowledge and provide assistance when required
Customer Service & Professionalism
- Deliver exceptional customer service to students, funders, industry partners, contractors, and visitors
- Represent IHE with professionalism, confidence, and integrity
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
- Support positive site culture through teamwork, communication, and accountability
Operational Support
- Open and close site facilities as assigned
- Maintain radio communication and operational awareness throughout the day
- Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional training environment
- Report visitors and external stakeholders in accordance with site procedures
- Support site operations and special projects as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of diverse Heavy Equipment Operating experience
- Experience across at least four of the following sectors: Civil Construction, Mining, Forestry, Industrial Construction, Oil & Gas, Environmental Services, Demolition
Equipment Experience
Minimum 10 years of operating experience on at least five of the following:
- Excavator
- Dozer
- Grader
- Loader
- Articulated Rock Truck
- Rubber Tire Backhoe
Leadership & Communication
- Minimum 2 years of leadership, mentoring, coaching, or training experience
- Passion for developing the next generation of operators
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional, respectful, and collaborative approach to training and teamwork
Certifications
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Certification
- Ground Disturbance Certification (Level 2 preferred)
- Valid driver's license
WHO YOU ARE
We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about mentorship and teaching
- Leads by example
- Prioritizes safety above all else
- Takes pride in sharing industry knowledge
- Builds positive relationships with students and coworkers
- Displays professionalism in all interactions
- Thrives in a hands-on learning environment
WHY JOIN IHE?
- Year-round, steady employment
- Competitive compensation
- Annual boot allowance
- Extended health, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Staff discounts through Marks and Lordco
- Employee recognition programs
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and the heavy equipment industry
HOW TO APPLY
If you're ready to use your industry experience to help develop Canada's next generation of Heavy Equipment Operators, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply through Indeed or submit your resume in confidence to:
[email protected]
Cover letters are welcome but not required.
IHE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Pay: $36.00-$38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
