The Heavy Equipment and Driver Trainer will provide strong safety leadership while playing a pivotal, hands-on role in the training, development, management, and compliance of our team of professional drivers and equipment operators.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator and trainer who is passionate about safety, employee development, and maintaining high standards in a dynamic construction environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Development

- Conduct testing and assessments for prospective vehicle and equipment operators.
- Recommend qualified candidates for employment.
- Conduct onboarding and training documentation sessions for new employees.
- Perform ongoing in-cab training, coaching, and assessments.
- Train new employees on vehicle and equipment operation, safe work practices, and job procedures.
- Provide training and competency assessments on a variety of heavy equipment.
- Assist with the development and implementation of training, safety documentation, and procedures.
- Assess employee risk at the time of hire and following workplace incidents.
- Follow up with employees regarding job performance and training requirements.
- Conduct periodic audits, coaching sessions, evaluations, and competency assessments.
- Sign off employees as competent on various equipment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee training and certification records.
- Liaise with Project Superintendents to identify and address training needs.
- Conduct pre-employment assessments and other training-related evaluations as required.
- Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in all aspects of the role.

CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

- Maintain confidentiality and handle employee information in accordance with company privacy, retention, and access requirements.




- Refer sensitive or decision-based HR matters to authorized HR or management personnel.
- Work within assigned system and personnel-file access permissions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Clean and acceptable driver's abstract.
- 3–5 years of experience in training and/or safety, preferably within the construction, heavy equipment, or transportation industries.
- Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent experience.
- Extensive operating experience with applicable heavy equipment.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and a strong record of protected work practices.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively evaluate, train, coach, and manage employees.
- Ability to work independently, self-manage priorities, and remain productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate electronic training records.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

What William Day Construction Offers

William Day Construction offers a competitive compensation package, along with excellent health benefits and pension opportunities. Our commitment to our employees extends to a variety of additional benefits, including:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Employee Social Club
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Discounted insurance opportunities through our community partnerships
- Comprehensive benefits and pension opportunities

The position is subject to applicable site-access, fitness-for-duty and pre-employment screening requirements. Pre-Employment drug testing is required.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Equipment and DriverTrainer (Timmins)
🏢 William Day Construction
📍 Timmins