Location[s]: Sault Ste. Marie
Department: Training
Job Type: Part time/Contract
Hours: Flexible schedule based on client training needs and demand
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
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Position Overview
The Health & Safety Trainer is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on delivering engaging safety training and practical support. You will work directly with workers, supervisors, and leadership teams to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and improve workplace safety culture.
This is a role for an individual who thrives in the field, enjoys building client relationships, and takes pride in delivering high-impact training and actionable solutions. You will see the results of your work firsthand, on job sites, in classrooms, and through long-term client partnerships. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring practical, real-world experience from construction, industrial, or mining environments and are passionate about sharing their knowledge through workplace safety training.
Why This Role Exists
To strengthen workplace safety across our client base by delivering practical, engaging, and effective health and safety training. This role helps equip workers, supervisors, and leadership teams with the knowledge and skills to work safely, meet regulatory requirements, and reduce workplace risk through real-world training and hands-on instruction.
Success in the Role
Success In This Role Means
- Workers leave your training sessions confident, engaged, and able to apply what they’ve learned
- Clients trust you as a knowledgeable, practical advisor
- Training engagements consistently receive positive client feedback
- Your work contributes to safer workplaces and long-term client relationships
- You actively support the continuous improvement of SafetyCo’s training and consulting offerings
What You’ll Do
Training Delivery
- Deliver engaging, interactive, and outcomes-focused health and safety training programs across a variety of topics
- Adapt training content to meet client-specific needs while ensuring alignment with Ontario OH&S legislation and industry best practices
- Create an inclusive, respectful learning environment that encourages participation and real-world application
- Stay current on changes to legislation, standards, and emerging safety trends
- Support the onboarding and mentoring of junior trainers as needed (non-supervisory)
Operational & Business Support
- Deliver training and consulting services on time and to a high-quality standard
- Identify additional training or consulting opportunities based on client needs and refer appropriately
- Maintain accurate documentation for training sessions, certifications, and consulting activities
- Travel to client sites as required and support in-office or virtual projects when needed
Core Competencies
- Training Delivery & Facilitation: Ability to deliver engaging, practical training that builds knowledge, confidence, and safe work practices.
- Health & Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, hazards, and workplace safety requirements.
- Practical Field Experience: Ability to apply real-world experience from construction, industrial, mining, or other high-risk environments to workplace training.
- Client Relationship Management: Builds trust with clients, communicates effectively with diverse audiences, and understands client needs.
- Communication & Organization: Strong presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple training assignments and adapt to changing schedules.
What You Bring
Required
- Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and associated regulations
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Valid provincial driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and smartphone with data
Preferred
- Practical, hands-on experience in construction, industrial, mining, or other high-risk environments where occupational health and safety practices are critical.
- Demonstrated knowledge and field experience with common workplace safety requirements, including Working at Heights (WAH), Confined Space Entry and Attendant, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), Forklift Operations, and other safety-related activities.
- Previous experience delivering adult education or occupational health and safety training programs.
- Relevant instructor certifications, train-the-trainer qualifications, or demonstrated competency in delivering safety training programs.
- Certifications such as Working at Heights, MEWP, Forklift, and Confined Space.
- Background in occupational health and safety management, consulting, or workplace safety program development and implementation.
- Experience facilitating training for diverse audiences, including frontline workers, supervisors, and management personnel.
- Flexibility and availability to facilitate multiple training sessions per month across a range of occupational health and safety topics, based on client demand and scheduling needs.
Compensation & Benefits
Perks & Extras
The little things matter too.
- Employee discounts on select products and services
- Team events, social activities, and recognition moments that actually feel fun (not forced)
- The chance to do meaningful work that genuinely improves workplace safety in communities
Company Culture
This is a place where people matter.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment
- Business casual dress
- A real commitment to learning, development, and helping people grow
- A workplace where ideas are welcomed, voices are heard, and contributions actually make a difference
Travel Requirements
Training sessions will be scheduled on an as-needed basis, with frequency, duration, and location varying from week to week; the position is based in Sault Ste. Marie, with travel throughout Northern Ontario required.
About SafetyCo
SafetyCo is Canada’s leading integrated workplace safety partner, bringing together specialized safety companies, expert teams, and industry-leading services into one coordinated model, where we’re actively changing how workplace safety is done.
We help take the complexity out of workplace safety by making it simpler and more connected. Instead of juggling multiple providers, clients get one integrated partner for training, consulting, compliance, emergency response, occupational health, and risk management. The result is less chaos, stronger compliance, and safer workplaces that actually run better. And we do this all alongside a team of great people who genuinely enjoy what they do.
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