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Equipment Training InstructorLeavitt Machinery • Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Equipment Training Instructor

Equipment Training Instructor

Leavitt Machinery • Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Leavitt group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60+ branches and 1400+ employees across Canada and the USA. Leavitt Industrial Group strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for an experienced Equipment Training Instructor to join our team in Coquitlam, BC . As an Instructor, you will facilitate professional and engaging presentations focused on Leavitt’s mobile equipment products (such as forklifts and skid steers), for a diverse range of audiences and experience levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate relevant product expertise and in‑depth knowledge of instructor and training fundamentals and best practices.

As the Equipment Training Instructor, your key responsibilities will include :

  • Facilitate hands‑on equipment training sessions for groups or individuals at a variety of experience levels, from new equipment operators to in‑house instructors, including external customers and internal employees
  • Share expertise on a variety of operating equipment product lines
  • Build strong relationships with customers and ensure their needs are understood and met
  • Work closely with Sales team to ensure market strategies are implemented effectively
  • Monitor equipment fleet inventories at a branch level and report deficiencies to the Operations Manager and / or Lead Instructor as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies :

  • Equipment operation experience for at least one of the following : forklifts, aerial platforms, skid steers, loaders, excavators and / or cranes
  • Proven experience providing instruction and facilitating training in a group setting
  • Post‑secondary education in a related field is preferred
  • A valid driver’s license and a reliable method of transportation
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • WHMIS certification and Level 1 First Aid certification
  • Understanding of BC and Alberta legislative and regulatory framework relating to OH&S
  • Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self‑starter with the ability to work effectively independently
  • Energy Safety Canada Instructor Skills Development (ISD) designation or 3M Fall Protection Group Instructor Designation is an asset
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule (approx. 4 days per week), including weekends, to accommodate customer schedules as required
  • Ability to travel within BC
  • The base pay range for this role is : $40.00 to $50.00 per hour.

    This is a contract , onsite role based in Coquitlam, BC .

    Leavitt Machinery & Leavitt Industrial Group would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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