Overview:
Western Materials Handling is Alberta’s Leading Industrial Equipment Supplier. Canadian owned and operated, WestMat was founded in 1970 and became the first Toyota forklift dealership in Canada. In conjunction with our Toyota line, we are also Alberta’s only authorized dealer for Aichi scissor lifts, Load Lifter rough terrain forklifts, and Kalmar high-capacity lift trucks and container handlers.
Our focus is to work together with our customer, to create material handling solutions for all their Equipment, Parts, Service, Rentals and Safety Training requirements.
Since the first day in business, our motto has been, “Our Service Built Our Company”, and we will continue to follow this motto every day.
Western is seeking a dynamic Operator Safety Instructor to join our team. The Operator Safety Instructor will play a key role in conducting training sessions for powered industrial equipment and ensuring legislative compliance through engaging seminars and continual program development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for safety, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences. The instructor is required to ensure achievement of legislative compliance through training seminars and continual program development.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct training sessions covering legislative requirements.
- Work with schedulers, sales, management team, and other branch personnel to achieve optimal customer service and response times.
- Evaluate and test trainees on theory comprehension and equipment operating competency.
- Update curriculum as required to customize for specific customer requirements.
- Assist in development of new training materials and aids for all programs, and to remain current and consistent with industry safety standards.
- Travel to customer sites and WMH branches throughout Alberta as required.
- Occasionally weekend training is required.
- Maintain clean and organized training rooms.
- Complete accurate trainee documentation in a timely fashion.
- Make sales calls to Promote & Market Operator Safety Programs as required.
- Maintain up to date sales activity in the WMH lead management / scheduling system.
- Up-sell additional safety products during training courses.
- Maintain Contacts within various Safety Organizations.
- Remain current with updates to OHS regulations & Labour Laws.
- Report to Management and make suggestions regarding direction of training.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business demand.
- Adhere to dealerships Health and Safety policies.
Qualifications
- Industry experience and/or safety training experience is an asset.
- Certification in Powered Industrial Equipment Training (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts).
- 2-3 years of experience in safety training or operator instruction.
- Knowledge of Alberta OHS regulations and Labour Laws.
- Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in lead management and scheduling software.
- Sales or marketing experience is an asset.
- Willingness to travel throughout Alberta and work occasional weekends.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation.
What We Offer:
- Base Salary + competitive commission plans
- Health Spending Account
- RRSP Matching
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for safety and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We've built the programs and standards—now we need you to empower operators and ensure compliance.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on workplace safety!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
