Safety Trainer

Adecco is currently hiring a Safety Trainer for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity in Saint John, NB. This position is ideal for an experienced safety professional who is passionate about delivering engaging, hands-on training and promoting safe work practices across industrial and construction environments.

In this role, you will deliver a wide range of safety training programs, inspire a strong safety culture, and help organizations maintain safe, compliant, and productive workplaces. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys teaching, working with people, and making a meaningful impact through safety education.

• Pay Rate: $25/hour

• Location: Saint John, NB

• Schedule: Variable schedule

• Employment Type: Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical safety training programs for industrial and construction professionals.

• Facilitate training in key areas including:

  • Rigging

  • Overhead Crane

  • Fall Protection

  • Forklift Operation

  • Confined Space Awareness, Rescue, and Attendant

  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

  • Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)

  • Standard First Aid and CPR

• Provide additional instruction in safety topics such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), asbestos awareness, respiratory protection, gas detection, and respirator fit testing as required.

• Monitor, encourage, and reinforce safe work practices and behaviours throughout all training activities.

• Adapt training delivery to meet participant needs while ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards.

• Assess workplace risks and incorporate practical, real-world scenarios into training sessions.

• Travel to customer locations as required to deliver on-site training.

• Maintain training records and ensure all course materials remain current and compliant.

• Support the continuous improvement of safety programs and training curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.

• Proven experience delivering safety training within industrial or construction environments.

• Experience in safety training, rescue operations, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and best practices.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to assess risks and adapt training methods to different audiences and work environments.

• Valid driver's license with willingness to travel as required.

• Ability to teach multiple courses across a broad safety curriculum.

• Instructor certifications for Working at Heights, Confined Space, Forklift, First Aid, or other safety-related programs are considered strong assets. Train-the-Trainer opportunities may be provided.

• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.

• Experience working in industrial environments is considered an asset.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team looks forward to helping you take the next step in your career.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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