Part-Time Job in as an Instructor

Our hiring partner is a well-known and well-established consulting firm in Ontario.
It is seeking to welcome a Senior Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Instructor to join its team in Markham, Ontario, with an option to be a full-time, part-time employee and join it as a flexible contractor.

Job Title :
Senior Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Instructor

Employment Type:
This position can accommodate full-time/permanent, part-time, or contract.

The Senior Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Instructor is responsible for developing and
delivering advanced training programs in workplace safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.
The Senior OHS Instructor will lead training sessions, design course materials, and develop and update content to reflect current health and safety regulations and industry standards.
Key responsibilities include educating participants on hazard prevention and emergency response and ensuring that training programs are engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of various industries.
This role also requires the instructor to stay updated with OHS trends and legislative changes, mentor junior instructors, and assist clients in achieving safety certification and compliance goals.
The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver impactful training that fosters a proactive safety culture.

Develop and Deliver Training Programs:
Design and conduct advanced OHS training sessions, including workshops,
Design and conduct advanced OHS training sessions, including workshops, seminars, and hands-on safety training, to educate participants on health and safety best practices, compliance requirements, and industry regulations.
Training topics may include Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Working at Heights (WAH), equipment handling (e.g., scissor lift, genie boom, forklift), and specialized health and safety topics (e.g.,confined space, lockout, electrical safety).
Content Development and Enhancement:
Create and continually improve comprehensive training materials, such as presentations, handouts, assessments, and e-learning modules, ensuring that all content is current, accurate, and engaging.
Assist in adapting content for classroom and online formats to enhance learning effectiveness.
Lead In-Person and Virtual Training:
Instruct students through in-class and virtual discussions, using audio-visual presentations and engaging teaching methods.
Conduct training sessions in classrooms, client locations, and virtual settings, adapting techniques to optimize learning outcomes for both group and private sessions.
Evaluate and Improve Training Effectiveness:
Assess the impact of training programs using participant feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, making adjustments to content and methods to ensure effectiveness and alignment with learning goals.
Maintain Industry and Regulatory Knowledge:
Regularly review and integrate updates in OHS laws, industry standards, and best practices into training materials to ensure relevance and compliance.
Assist with Client Compliance and Certification:
Help clients achieve safety certifications and maintain compliance by providing tailored training solutions and post-training support, including supervisor and management training.
Participate in instructor training, team meetings, and development workshops to stay current and enhance instructional skills.
Site Inspections and Safety Audits:
Conduct site inspections and audits as required to ensure adherence to safety protocols and to provide additional practical insights during training sessions.
Travel to Client Sites:
Provide on-site training across various locations, including travel across the province as needed, for private and client-specific sessions.
Maintain accurate documentation of training activities, participant progress, and certification outcomes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

To be considered for this role, the 'Senior Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Instructor' must have the following qualification:

Education and Experience:
Minimum 5+ years of recent experience in OHS, or a professional OHS designation, or completion of 50+ OHS training sessions over the past 2 years, or a degree, diploma, or certificate in OHS from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Adult Education and Training Delivery:
100+ hours of adult education delivery experience in the last 5 years, or successful completion of an instructor training program grounded in adult learning principles, or a degree, diploma, or certificate in adult education from a recognized post-secondary institution, or a professional training and development designation.
Technical Knowledge and Certifications:
Comprehensive understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations, with particular focus on industrial and construction standards.
Experience delivering training on JHSC, Working at Heights, Aerial Equipment, Forklift, Confined Space, etc., Technical Proficiency:
Comfortable using computers and mobile applications to enhance training delivery and manage administrative tasks.

You can also apply by submitting your resume directly on our website or by emailing it to us.
QEOSH Staffing & Recruitment Inc.
is Canada's Exclusive Health & Safety Staffing & Recruitment.
We are dedicated to employment equity and encourage applications from people of all genders, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities, and indigenous peoples.
At QEOSH, we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).