Powerline Technician Training & Apprenticeship Consultant

POWERLINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING & APPRENTICESHIP CONSULTANT –

Posting #TE2015-03

LOCATION: Province of Ontario

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is a high risk activity educator providing unique, customized training programs in the fields of Construction, Transportation and the Electrical and Utility Sectors.  IHSA’s programs, products and services are shaped by subject matter expertise, sector partnerships and evidence based practices.  Our goal is to build strong partnerships with our clients and deliver innovative, customized programs that support their implementation of prevention solutions and provide continuous improvement to their health and safety performance. 

As a Powerline Technician Training & Apprenticeship Consultant, the incumbent will be responsible for assessing the health and safety training needs and providing a high level of skills based, hands on, trade specific 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 for clients within Ontario and, at times, nationally and internationally.  

Responsibilities:

• Deliver/facilitate health and safety programs and presentations that adhere to current Federal and/or Provincial legislation and support the policies, procedures, objectives and vision of IHSA.

• Instruct, observe and evaluate high risk occupations (“PLTN” apprenticeship/proficiencies) in high voltage live line work methods.

• Prepare, present and facilitate technical papers and workshops to widely diversified audiences at Injury Prevention Seminars, trade conferences, technical conferences or other events.

• Assist in the updating of Training Manuals, Rule Books, Safe Practice Guides, videos or other training materials. Promote, illustrate and demonstrate a healthy and safe work environment in adherence with current legislation, health and safety concerns and/or changes in the workplace.

• Consult and work with stakeholders, member and non-member firms, management, various trade sectors, community colleges, industry suppliers and employer associations to build strong strategic partnerships to assess, identify and address their training needs. Design specialized and customized programs and courses to meet their needs through Gap Analyses.  Resolve challenges, monitor the effectiveness of existing programs and recommend appropriate solutions. Act as an expert in a variety of trades related to high risk work activities. As a subject matter expert, maintain a high level of performance competence and expertise and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of new equipment, techniques and occupational health and safety legislation within the Federal and Provincial sectors. Schedule and manage course delivery timetables at client locations. Recommend and implement course content updates based on related legislation and/or MTCU. Participate as a member of industry, sector and Provincial committees and develop new standards and regulations for the specific sectors IHSA serves. 

Qualifications:

• Must have Power Line Technician certification with a minimum of ten (10) years’ related experience. Able to obtain Interprovincial “Red Seal Designation”.  

• Currently certified in the Utility Work Protection Code. Previous front line supervisory experience a definite asset.

• Qualified as a 0-8 Ton mobile crane operator and/or Branch 2 Certified Hoisting Engineer – 339C.

• Knowledge of program development, delivery, adult training and education principles.

• First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

• Advanced knowledge of Health and Safety management systems, programs, services and current federal and provincial legislation.

• Proficient with computers; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Internet and intranet software and applicable software along with other relevant technology equipment (audio/visual equipment, fall protection training equipment and other pertinent industry specific tools).

• Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, external members, suppliers and government contacts. 

• Valid Ontario (DZ) driver’s license, ability to travel extensively by ground and/or air transportation within Ontario, nationally and internationally, and work flexible hours.  

REPLY TO:                                         careers@ihsa.ca

JOB CLOSING DATE:                        June 9, 2015 

Note:  All applications/submissions should include a cover letter, resume and reference the posting # applying to and be forwarded to Human Resources no later than the closing date on the job posting. 

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.  

We appreciate your interest in Infrastructure Health and Safety Association, however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. 

“Providing services as unique as our membership”

May 20, 2015