Safety Trainer – Construction & Industrial Equipment
Part-Time / Contract | Greater Toronto Area
Summary
FSN Safety Training is looking for experienced construction and industrial equipment operators to deliver safety training programs on a part-time, contract basis throughout the Greater Toronto Area, with occasional travel outside the immediate GTA.
This role may be a great fit for retired or semi-retired equipment operators, supervisors, safety professionals, or trainers who want flexible part-time work and the opportunity to earn extra income without committing to a full-time schedule.
Training assignments are offered on an as-needed basis. Some periods of the year are busier than others, and the amount of work available can vary depending on customer demand, location, availability, and the trainer’s areas of experience.
We are especially interested in candidates based in the eastern Greater Toronto Area, but we will consider qualified candidates from other areas of the GTHA.
The ideal candidate has hands-on equipment experience, communicates well with adult learners, takes safety seriously, and is willing to learn new skills and expand into additional training programs over time.
Responsibilities
As a contract Safety Trainer, you may be responsible for:
- Delivering equipment operator safety training at customer locations
- Presenting classroom theory in a clear, professional, and engaging manner
- Conducting practical equipment evaluations where required
- Following FSN course materials, procedures, and documentation requirements
- Completing attendance sheets, evaluation forms, and related training records accurately
- Setting up and using laptops, projectors, customer TVs, PowerPoint presentations, and related training materials
- Representing FSN professionally while working with customers and trainees
- Providing feedback to FSN on training materials, customer needs, and program improvements
- Travelling to various customer sites throughout the GTA and surrounding areas
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- Practical experience operating at least one of the following: forklift, telehandler, aerial work platform, skid steer, mini-excavator, or similar construction/industrial equipment
- Current or recent equipment certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of relevant equipment operating experience
- Valid Class G driver’s licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Working at Heights certification, or willingness to obtain/maintain required certifications
- Strong English communication skills and comfort delivering training in English
- Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations
- Ability to work independently and professionally at customer sites
- Flexibility to work part-time on an as-needed basis
- Willingness to travel to various customer locations, with preference for candidates based in the eastern GTA
- Basic computer skills, including comfort using a laptop, connecting to projectors or customer TVs, presenting PowerPoint slides, entering basic information in Excel, and accessing files through cloud-based platforms such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or similar platforms
Advanced technical skills are not required, but candidates should be comfortable enough with computers to learn FSN’s systems and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
The following are considered assets:
- Previous adult education, safety training, coaching, or instructional experience
- Public speaking or classroom presentation experience
- Experience developing or improving safety training programs
- Experience delivering live virtual training using web-based platforms
- Additional health and safety training or related experience
- Ability to speak, read, or write in additional languages
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has real-world experience operating construction or industrial equipment
- Enjoys teaching, coaching, or mentoring others
- Is looking for flexible, part-time contract work
- May be retired, semi-retired, or simply looking for occasional training assignments
- Wants to earn extra income without needing to work every day
- Understands that training demand may be seasonal, with busier and slower periods throughout the year
- Is reliable, punctual, and professional
- Takes safety seriously and can deliver FSN programs with enthusiasm
- Is willing to learn new skills and potentially train on additional programs over time
- Is proactive and willing to provide feedback or recommendations to help improve FSN programs
Compensation
This is a contract position paid on a flat-rate per training session, plus travel expense recovery where applicable.
The number of assignments offered may vary throughout the year based on customer demand, trainer availability, location, and program qualifications.
Job Type
Part-time, Contract
Schedule
- As needed
- Weekday availability preferred
- Occasional evenings or weekends may be required
- Busy and slower seasons should be expected
Work Location
On the road — customer locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas. Candidates based in the eastern GTA are preferred.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- This is a part-time, contract position paid on a per-assignment basis. Work is offered as needed and may vary throughout the year, with busy and slower seasons. Are you comfortable with this type of arrangement?
- Are you willing to travel to customer sites throughout the Greater Toronto Area, with occasional travel outside the immediate GTA?
- What days of the week are you generally available for training assignments?
- How much notice do you typically need before accepting a training assignment?
- Which types of equipment do you have experience operating? Please list all that apply, such as forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, telehandler, skid steer, mini-excavator, or other construction/industrial equipment.
- Although not required, do you have any experience using propane or natural gas equipment in construction, roofing, road work, industrial, or similar settings? This could include filling propane cylinders, using propane or natural gas construction heaters, propane torches, roofing equipment, asphalt/road repair equipment, or similar equipment. If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
- Which types of equipment would you be comfortable training others on?
- Please list any current equipment, safety, or trainer certifications you hold.
- Do you have experience teaching, training, coaching, supervising, mentoring, or speaking in front of groups? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
- Are you comfortable using a laptop, presenting PowerPoint slides, connecting to projectors or customer TVs, entering basic information in Excel, and accessing files through Dropbox, Google Drive, or similar platforms?
- Do you have a valid Class G Licence?
- Why are you interested in becoming an instructor with FSN? Please include any previous adult teaching, training, coaching, mentoring, or public speaking experience, what would make you a good fit for this role, and how you would manage a part-time contract position where assignments are offered as needed and regular hours are not guaranteed.
Work Location: On the road
