Big Hearts First Aid Inc.
Grande Prairie, AB
Full-time | Permanent | In-person
Big Hearts First Aid Inc. is a growing Alberta-based safety training company with locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, and Grande Prairie. We deliver practical, engaging, high-quality safety training that helps workers stay safe and confident on the job.
We are currently hiring a Safety Training Instructor (Entry-Level) for our Lethbridge team.
Looking to get off the tools and build a long-term career in safety training? We’ll train you.
What you’ll be doing
- Delivering safety training courses (classroom and practical)
- Setting up classrooms, equipment, and course materials
- Completing course paperwork and entering records
- Maintaining training equipment and supplies
- Handling equipment pick-up and drop-off between locations
- Traveling to client sites within the Lethbridge area as needed
Courses may include:
- Standard First Aid (Canadian Red Cross Instructor)
- ESC H2S Alive
- Confined Space Entry / Monitor
- Fall Protection
- Ground Disturbance
- Fire Watch
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Bear Awareness
- MEWP
Schedule & availability
- 30–44 hours per week
- Our training operations run 7 days a week
- Must be available to work weekends on a regular basis
- Schedule will vary based on course bookings
Who this role is perfect for
You might be a great fit if you:
- Have 2–5+ years of field or site experience
- Are looking for a long-term career, not just another job
- Want to move into something more stable than site work
- Enjoy working with people and explaining things clearly
- Are reliable, professional, and easy to get along with
- Are motivated to learn and grow
Relevant experience (what we value)
You don’t need teaching experience. What matters most is real-world experience and attitude.
Strong backgrounds include:
- Oil & gas or industrial work
- Construction or civil projects
- Trades
- Plant, facility, or manufacturing work
- Safety roles or leadership positions (lead hand, crew lead, etc.)
- Any role where you trained, mentored, or guided others
Energy Safety Canada instructors are typically required to have field-based experience and strong working knowledge of hazards, PPE, and safe work practices. We will support the right candidate through the instructor certification process.
What we’re looking for (personality matters most)
We can teach you how to instruct. We cannot teach attitude.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Approachable and confident
- Reliable and shows up prepared
- Professional with clients and students
- Calm under pressure
- Willing to learn and take feedback
- A strong communicator
Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of relevant field or site experience
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups (or willing to learn)
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Valid driver’s licence (required for travel and equipment transport)
Assets (not required):
- Previous teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience
- ESC Instructor certifications
- First Aid Instructor certification
Pay & career growth
$26.00 – $34.00 per hour, based on experience
- Clear instructor pathway with structured increases tied to certifications and progression
- We provide training and support toward required instructor certifications
We invest in you:
Instructor certifications are expensive, and we cover the cost for the right candidate. This role is designed for someone who wants to build a career in safety training, not just a short-term position.
Work location
Grande Prairie, AB
This role involves working at multiple training locations within the Lethbridge area, along with occasional travel to local client sites.
Apply
Please submit your resume along with a short note about your background and why you’re interested in this role.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work weekends on a regular basis?
- How many years of hands-on field or site experience do you have in industries such as oil & gas, construction, industrial, or similar environments? Briefly describe your field or site experience.
- Do you have a valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation to travel between training locations in and around Grande Prairie
Work Location: In person
