Heavy Equipment Training Advisor

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$89,635 - CA$112,039•Onsite

About The Position

This Heavy Equipment Training Advisor is responsible for ensuring all on-site operations and construction activities meet the highest quality of training and safety requirements, as well as maintains Sewer Operations’ commitment to set professional standards. The position ensures that employees receive the knowledge and practical training to be safe and productive Heavy Equipment Operators. The position will develop and facilitate in-house training courses, provide all essential operational and safety awareness trainings in the use, operations, and maintenance of heavy equipment in the workplace. The position will foster healthy relationships and maintain communications with all operations stakeholders to help ensure training needs are identified and addressed promptly. This position will also be responsible for conducting pass/fail rating evaluations on trainees, completing assessments and recommendations for internal safety protocols and best practices, and participating in safety incident investigations. The position reports to the Superintendent II – Equipment, Field Support, Disability Management and Admin. The position will also consult and work in collaboration with key business stakeholders within and outside the branch, including other departments, members of the public and businesses to ensure safe and effective assignments completion. The position will be based in Manitoba Yard with frequent site visits.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of instructor experience with a reputable training institute or heavy equipment manufacturer or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 10 years of operational experience with backhoes, front-end loaders, dozers, excavators
Leadership experience in a unionized environment
Significant experience working in complex operational environments, with preference for experience related to sewer construction, connections and utilities. Must have the equipment's theoretical and practical knowledge
Experience in the safe operating procedures of the following equipment rubber-tire backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment.
Considerable knowledge of sewers construction, connections and utilities, heavy equipment, tools, materials, and other equipment related to the work, including working knowledge of sewer specific policies and procedures, and best practices.
Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment specifications and applications
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook with strong computer skills and the ability to prepare reports & PowerPoint training materials.
Excellent training coaching skills (Interactive training, mentoring, and communication).
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to influence and inspire others and manage cross-functional relationships.
Preparation for instruction.
Good working knowledge of WorkSafeBC BC and relevant Organizational Health & Safety standards
Ability to interpret, follow, explain and direct staff in collective agreement language, City policies and procedures
Ability to build staff engagement through departmental or corporate initiatives and through coaching, mentoring and training.
Skilled in conflict and dispute resolution.
Respectful interpersonal skills including the ability to build inclusivity.
Sound planning, organizational and project management skills.
Ability to contribute to the development of budgets and manage and provide advice on cost control
Ability to evaluate work methods, processes and procedures, make recommendations for appropriate changes, and implement.
Ability to develop goals and objectives in area of responsibility and contribute to development of branch goals and objectives.
Ability to develop, define and monitor Staff developmental plans.
Ability to work collaboratively across different parts of the organization.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally or in writing with staff, management and the public.
Ability to articulate complex concepts and expectations clearly.
Ability to solve business problems using data and analytical skills.
Ability to develop, analyze and report on operational area/business area metrics.
A current and valid class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Heavy Equipment Operator program in BC with trade certification or equivalent combination of training as a mentor/trainer in the operation of rubber tire backhoes and track shovel excavators is preferred

Responsibilities

Drives continuous improvement through an understanding of industry best practices with a focus on increasing production efficiency, enhancing worker safety and engagement, and improving quality of products and services
Identifies training needs for operational employees and develops training material by incorporating best practices as well as regulatory updates or changes while meeting compliance requirements
Prepares, develops, and delivers both in-class and in-field training programs, operating processes and procedures, including training manuals, records and documentations
Manages and completes rating evaluations on operator trainees’ performance and knowledge throughout the training programs, as well as maintains training assessments and records
Contributes to the development, review, and revisions of training programs and manuals for Heavy Equipment, other construction equipment, Sewer Operations’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Working Guidelines (SWGs)
Provides guidance and leadership to staff in mentorship roles, and conducts follow-up and refresher training for operators as needed
Partakes in incident investigations involving heavy machinery; documents events and provides recommendations on change procedures and practice
Participates in the recruitment and selection process for new hires and assists in the delivery of orientation training as needed
Attends and partakes in monthly crews talks as required
Understands project scope and applies engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve heavy equipment challenges such as, site constraints, scope of work, etc.
Establishes branch metrics and contributes in the development of new metrics to enhance or manage business operations, and assists in the implementation of performance and cost savings measures
Contributes to decisions related to staff training and performance reviews including coaching, corrective actions and discipline, and escalates issues appropriately to the Superintendent II and Branch Manager as needed
Other duties as assigned