Training Specialist

_Brimich is a family owned and operated 3PL & warehousing company. We are a growing organization and currently looking for passionate and motivated _**Training Specialist** _to join our winning team._
- **Safety Alert: Please be aware that Brimich warehouses store nut allergens.**_

**Days Shift: 7:00AM to 3:00PM, Monday - Friday**

**What we Offer**:

- **Competitive compensation**:

- Paid vacation time
- Employer-paid benefits including Employee-Family Assistance Plan
- Opportunity to make an meaningful impact within your work
- A supportive work environment that values family and professional growth

**Job Summary**:
Training specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the site-training requirements and leading in safe work practices and compliance with Brimich policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- To instruct new associates in site safety & quality training
- To refresh existing associates in site safety requirements & quality training through a continuous training schedule
- To train associates in other areas as required
- To ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all site training
- To assist in the development and maintenance of site training packages as required
- To comply with site safety requirements and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation at all times.
- Look for and recommend programs to continuously improve the site’s Health and Safety performance and programs and to reduce accidents/incidents, including wellness and ergonomics programs
- Develop and monitor the use of relevant processes such as Accident Reporting and Investigation, Hazard Analysis, Safe Work Procedures, and Safety Inspections
- Lead and execute communications strategies to heighten Health and Safety awareness at all levels (including reports, statistical information, goals, performance results, etc)
- Understand work processes and operational flow, as it pertains to Health and Safety
- To perform other tasks as required in the absence of primary duties
- To advise management of health and safety concerns

**Health and Safety**:

- Understands and works in compliance with the Environmental and Health/Safety management systems, policies, rules, and guidelines.
- Observe standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. Specific accountabilities for safety include, but are not limited to performing regular workplace inspections, conducting/participating in safety talks, staff meetings, actively participating in accident/incident investigations, training new employees, identifying and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, identify, correct or commend health and safety performance and conducting performance appraisals for workers’ safety performance

**Job Specifications - Education, Training, Skills & Competencies**:

- Must be available to work on different shifts and travel to various Brimich locations to conduct required training
- Must be willing to commit to this role for a minimum 18-month tenure
- Must possess effective oral, written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well independently or within a team environment
- Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret Material Handling Equipment legislation, Health & Safety standards and other applicable legislation
- Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills
- Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Great attention to detail and high accuracy with data entry
- Strong instructional, presentation and facilitation skills
- A positive and proactive attitude for solving problems and meeting challenges
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with all levels of employees
- Fully capable of working in varying temperatures. Temperatures may range anywhere from 2 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius in most Brimich Warehouses. Brimich Cold Storage buildings may range from 0 degrees Celsius to -30 degrees Celsius.

**Education & Training Requirements**:

- A minimum 5 years MHE experience is required (Counterbalance, Reach and Swing Reach).
- Certified MHE trainer (Train the Trainer) or willing to complete.
- **Brimich is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services.**_
- **For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 519-752-5783 Ext 614.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
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