JOB TITLE: Training and Program Development Advisor
REPORTS TO: Director, Safety Services

PURPOSE: To provide development, coordination and delivery of training and injury prevention programs that meet the needs of industry.

Specific Accountabilities include:
Training Component:

• Develops new courses and revise existing courses. Responds to industry requests for new courses and initiates revision for existing courses. 
• Facilitates Council training programs with a specific focus on technical safety support and leadership skills training.
• Assists with the design and development of leader manuals and participant manuals for new and existing training programs.
• Participates in instructional design work teams – for custom curriculum development.
• Designs appropriate visual aids for use in designated training programs.
• Works with Manager of Training and Program Development to ensure proper consolidation and communication of training statistical reports and information to specified areas.
• Participates in department quality assurance program and administers training evaluation instruments.
• As required participates in Technical Advisory Committee meetings
• Attends and provides evaluation of all new and existing internal training programs as required.
• Attends all relevant and necessary meetings as they pertain to training initiatives.
• Interacts regularly with Council staff and stakeholders in response to immediate training issues and concerns.
• Supports other Council staff in developing, implementing and delivering training as required to industry groups.
• Has capacity to deliver key training programs as required.

Program Development Component:

• Works with the Manager of Training and Program Development in providing technical & strategic EHS support to clients & stakeholders across the industry.
• Develops formal assessments & options on safety issues identified by the industry.
• Participates and provides support for the Councils Advocacy program.
• Works with various public sector research agencies in establishing injury prevention research. 
• Works with the Manager of Training and Program Development to monitor regulatory changes and conduct impact analyses.
• Works with the Manager of Training and Program Development In determining both training and program safety needs.
• Develops and coordinates injury prevention campaigns
• Develops and publishes safety alerts and other required safety communication as needed
• Participates in field verification audits as required

QUALIFICATION PREFERENCES:

• Minimum 5 years of forestry related industry experience
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years related health and safety experience
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and delivering training programs
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification or equivalent, or have a willingness to work towards achieving
• Strong work planning, time management, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self starter and driven.  Can work with minimal direction and oversight
• Strong computer skills; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Please send your resume to the attention of:
Rob Moonen, Business Manager moonen@bcforestsafe.org