Health & Safety Training Consultant (Transportation)

JOB OPENING– POSTING #TE2025-06

Health & Safety Training Consultant (Transportation)

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is part of Ontario's health and safety system, which includes the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and six health and safety associations. IHSA is a leader in health and safety education. Through skills-based training, auditing, and evaluation, we provide safety solutions to those who perform high-risk activities. Our goal is to support safe and healthy workplaces free from incidents, injuries, illnesses or fatalities.

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Why should you join our team?

• Competitive salary with a defined-benefit pension plan for our employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life insurance coverage; dental plan, extended health care, and disability leave coverage.
• Support for personal and professional growth and development, tuition assistance and membership reimbursement, with an opportunity for potential career advancement.
• Home office set up, start at 3-weeks vacation, paid holiday shutdown, wellness days, and discounted gym membership as well.
• A meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career opportunity to make a positive impact in the health and safety industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health and Safety Training Consultant is responsible for assessing the health and safety training needs and providing high risk health and safety training/programs to both member and non-member firms. The duties will include, but are not limited to scheduling, designing, delivering, recommending and evaluating training programs and services for clients within Ontario and, at times, nationally and internationally for the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association ("IHSA"). The Health and Safety Training Consultant reports directly to the Manager, Health and Safety Education.

DATE OF POSTING: November 25, 2025

LOCATION: Remote Work

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: It is a term and condition for the granting of employment in this position and it will be a term and condition of continuing employment in this position that the individual's permanent residence is within one hundred (100) kilometre radius of 21 Voyager Court South, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 5M7.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

SALARY: $119,250.06– $140,260.23

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver and facilitate high-risk health and safety training programs, services and presentations that adhere to current federal and/or provincial legislation and support the policies, procedures, objectives and vision of IHSA to a variety of audiences (senior management, supervisors, front line workers and general audiences). This includes; plan, build, maintain and remove permanent and temporary training tools, materials, equipment systems used for demonstration to provide hands on experience for course participants. In addition demonstrate, observe, implement and evaluate high-risk occupations while acting as a subject matter expert in high-risk work activities, including but not limited to high angle rescue, ladder handling, lock out tag out, arborist work, propane equipment, forklift, confined spaces, suspended access equipment, elevated work platforms, truck/trailer.
• Consult and coordinate with stakeholders, management, various trade sectors, colleges, industry suppliers, and employer associations to build strong strategic partnerships to assess, identify and address their training or other needs through a gap analysis process. This may include assisting in the development of customized programs and courses to meet their needs as requested; schedule and manage course delivery timetable at client locations; and produce, file and maintain accurate participant reports.
• Provides a high level of specialized subject matter expertise in a variety of areas and maintains an up-to-date knowledge base of industry best practices, as well as working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation within federal and provincial sectors. Collaborates with Program Development to ensure programs and content align with industry legislation and best practices, as required.
• Prepare, present and facilitate workshops to widely diversified audiences (from frontline workers to senior management) at Injury Prevention Seminars, trade conferences, other safety associations, technical conferences or other events.
• Utilize trade experience and technical expertise; assist in the researching of information for articles, national standards, educational material, monthly publications and/or membership inquiries, and participate in critical accident or fatality investigations as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of post-secondary education, apprenticeship, or trade school required. Trade-related training such as Fleet Signing Authority, Certified Director of Safety, or Certified Safety Supervisor programs will be considered as transportation-specific post-secondary education.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial vehicle driving experience with a valid Class AZ or BZ driver's license.
• A valid Class A–Z driver's license (as required) with a clean driver's abstract is required.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial transportation fleet management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and subject matter expertise in the Highway Traffic Act, MTO Facility Audit, Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation, MTO Driver Certification Program, Mandatory Entry-Level Training, Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Trip Inspection, Hours of Service, Load Security, Air Brakes, In-Cab Evaluations/Coaching, Basics of Supervision, Defensive Driving (Commercial/General), WHMIS, and Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Programs (transportation).
• Knowledge of Confined Space and Lift Truck safety is considered an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred.
• Previous frontline supervisory experience is an asset.
• Proven knowledge of program development, delivery, and adult learning principles.
• Advanced understanding of health and safety management systems, programs, and relevant federal and provincial legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of the Infrastructure Health and Safety industry and network.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), internet and intranet applications, and relevant technology including audio/visual and fall protection training equipment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with staff, members, suppliers, and government contacts (WSIB, MLTSD, ESDC) to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs aligned with prevention initiatives.
• Creative, energetic, and self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical ability to assess training needs and develop effective health and safety programs.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively.
• Ability to inspect and drive IHSA commercial vehicles to trade and training locations.
• Ability to haul, set up, and pack up the IHSA Mobile Classroom.
• 75% minimum interview score required for consideration.

REPLY TO: Human Resources

JOB CLOSING DATE: December 9, 2025

IHSA is committed to foster a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote fairness, equity, dignity, and respect. We value diversity and show due consideration for each other's opinions, perspectives and uniqueness that creates an all-inclusive work environment where everyone can contribute to their full potential.

IHSA is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals wishing to join the Association. IHSA will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the assessment, selection and recruitment process. Applicants requesting accommodation are asked to advise Human Resources of the nature of accommodation that is required.

Thank you for your interest in IHSA. To be considered for this competition, applicants must include a resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications as outlined in this position and be forwarded to Human Resources no later than the date on the job closing. Applications should also include a cover letter and reference the posting #TE This information will be used as part of the selection process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $119,250.06-$140,260.23 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Have you completed post-secondary education and a minimum of 5 years of commercial vehicle driving experience with a valid Class AZ or BZ driver's license?
• Do you have a minimum 10 years of commercial transportation fleet management?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9W 5M7