Benefits
Description
Department mission
To ensure the longevity and proper functioning of all public facilities, equipment, and buildings, in order to support sustainable development and improve citizens’ quality of life.
Responsibilities and goals associated with the position
The incumbent is responsible for designing and managing the overall technical training plan for blue-collar employees, in order to optimize the potential of their expertise in accordance with current laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for designing and delivering training programs for the operation of machinery and equipment in the Public Works and Buildings Department.
Main responsibilities
• Develop training content for all employees to meet legal and operational requirements and ensure employee and public safety;
• Design evaluation grids to measure the expertise and skills of employees operating machinery and equipment;
• Establish and maintain employee training plans;
• Plan and organize training schedules in line with operational activities and equipment changes;
• Act as trainer;
• Provide technical support and develop training following the acquisition of specialized machinery and tools.
• Act as technical liaison with the City's fleet manager and suppliers regarding training plans to be developed or deployed for heavy machinery and equipment;
• Drive construction equipment such as graders, tractor-loaders, backhoes, heavy trucks with attachments, farm tractors, etc., for training purposes;
• Participate in developing safe work procedures for all related activities.
• Participate in investigations of accidents and damage to City vehicles and equipment and issue recommendations.
• Keep up to date on the best practices in the field.
• Perform any other related task.
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Work environment
Requested skills
• Minimum of a college education (DEC) in occupational health and safety, training, or any other field related to the position.
• Hold a valid class 3 and/or 1 driver’s license.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of the equipment used (heavy vehicles, specialized equipment).
• The job requires a good knowledge of French and English to be able to carry on a conversation, take part in a work meeting, or write short texts or internal reports;
• Knowledge of laws, standards and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
• Good knowledge of Public Works.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Requirements
Level of education
College
Work experience (years)
3-5 years
Written languages
Fr : Advanced
En : Advanced
Spoken languages
Fr : Advanced
En : Advanced
