About this role
Construction & Heavy Equipment Instructor
Omnia Training is seeking a knowledgeable and safety-focused Instructor to support the delivery of hands-on construction and equipment-operator training at our St. Albert facility.
The successful candidate will have practical construction experience and be comfortable assisting students with concrete work, landscaping, carpentry and heavy-equipment operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the lead instructor with classroom and hands-on training activities.
- Demonstrate safe construction practices, tools and basic work procedures.
- Support training in concrete preparation, forming, placement and finishing.
- Assist with landscaping activities, including grading, base preparation, retaining walls and paving stones.
- Support carpentry projects involving measuring, cutting, assembly and safe tool use.
- Demonstrate and supervise the safe operation of excavators, skid steers and loaders.
- Help students complete equipment inspections and pre-use checks.
- Monitor students during practical activities and provide guidance when required.
- Reinforce safety procedures, PPE requirements and hazard awareness.
- Prepare tools, equipment and materials before each training activity.
- Maintain organized and safe classrooms, shops and outdoor training areas.
- Assist with attendance, student progress and practical assessments.
Qualifications
- Previous construction-industry experience.
- Practical experience in concrete, landscaping and carpentry.
- Operating experience with excavators, skid steers and loaders.
- Strong understanding of construction and equipment safety.
- Ability to communicate instructions clearly and work patiently with students from different backgrounds.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Experience supervising, mentoring or training others is an asset.
- Relevant safety certifications and equipment-operator credentials are assets.
- The ideal candidate is dependable, approachable and interested in helping others develop practical skills and confidence for employment in the construction industry.
- Job location: St. Albert, Alberta
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Omnia Training welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.