Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operator Competency, the Operator Competency Advisor is responsible for collaborating with various operating groups to develop and deliver competency-based programs. These programs are designed to establish KPI driven targets that clearly define and measure operator performance expectations. Additionally, the advisor will continuously assess and refine the program content to ensure it meets evolving industry standards and organizational needs.
This is a 6-month contract role with a possible extension.
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Essential Responsibilities:
- Facilitates and delivery of competency programs in both classroom and one-on one settings to new hires, existing operators, and assessors
- Tailor Competency approaches to the needs of successors and ensure they are well-prepared to evaluate operators
- Perform consistent, accurate, and reliable assessments on operators’ and the competent assessors’ abilities to operate specific equipment in the field, in a safe and competent manner
- Create competent assessors by visiting project sites and utilizing the program
- Develop and administer written and practical assessments to evaluate operator competency
- Create and submit detailed records of assessment results into Workday Learn and provide feedback to operators and assessors.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of competency programs, making adjustments as necessary
- Perform regular audits and reviews of competency program materials and documentation
- Identify areas for improvement and ensure consistency in Competency delivery across the organization
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulations
- Gather feedback from trainees and other stakeholders to continuously improve Competency programs
- Provides guidance and advice on internal standards to key stakeholders including Superintendents, Forepersons, and competent assessors
- Communicate effectively to ensure stakeholders understand and comply with Competency requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture by emphasizing the importance of safety protocols and procedures
- Address and correct unsafe practices observed during Competency evaluation
- Implements third party training materials for operators and assessors
- Ensure training content is aligned with company standards, industry regulations, and best practices
- Utilizes instructional materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia resources
- Maintains training records (e.g. certifications such as bucket truck, telehandler, or forklift)
- Responsible for the accuracy and validity of all certifications and compliances including First Aid, and equipment specific certifications
- Maintains a clear and up to date understanding of current regulatory requirements.
- Communicate relevant updates and changes to key stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Ensure all Competency activities to comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience operating or dealing directly with equipment
- 4+ years’ experience in a similar role, must have a class 5 Driver's license; either holds or has the ability to work towards a Class 3 and Class 1 license.
- High School Diploma required, relevant Competency certifications (e.g. Certified Technical Advisor, Train-the-Advisor) are preferred. Preferred to have tickets for fall arrest, elevated work platform, telehandler, and forklift (once issued, must maintain)
- Capable of providing guidance and advice in a collaborative manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven knowledge of mobile equipment safety practices
- Ability to write Field Level Hazard Assessments
- Basic computer literacy, including experience with Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDFs
- Ability to learn and understand software programs
- Technologically savvy and quick to embrace new equipment technologies
- Being able to provide remote learning when required
Working Conditions:
- 50% or more travelling required
- This is a on-site or in-office job
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.