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Technical Trainer / Crane Technician

Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training to internal staff and customers on the operation and maintenance of overhead and mobile cranes. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and update instructional materials to meet industry standards.

  • On-site
  • Burlington, PE
  • Posted Jul 9, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Company Description Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive, and sustainable way. That's why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle, and move what the world needs. Job Description Position: Bilingual Technician / Trainer Location: Burlington, ON, L7L 6A4 POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a Technician or Electrician interested in becoming a Technical Trainer. The Technical Trainer plays a vital role in delivering both classroom and hands-on training to internal technicians and inspectors, as well as Konecranes customers who operate, inspect, and maintain overhead and mobile cranes. Training sessions are conducted either at Konecranes training facilities or on customer sites. Besides providing training, the trainer collaborates with colleagues to develop, update, and improve instructional materials, ensuring they meet industry standards and the changing needs of crane operators and maintenance personnel. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively teach and demonstrate crane operation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Training will cover all essential electrical and mechanical components of crane systems, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of their functionality and maintenance requirements. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for this role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct training sessions in both classroom and hands-on settings, ensuring participant engagement and knowledge retention. Administer assessments and tests to assess participants' understanding and proficiency. Assist in creating and revising instructional materials for the technical training curriculum. Assess the overall effectiveness of the technical training program and help implement improvements. Collaborate with other trainers to stay current on industry regulations and include relevant updates in training sessions and materials. Customize training materials to address the business's learning needs and include feedback for ongoing improvement. Serve as a resource for technical questions from the field. Assist with safety training as needed. Qualifications REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining and servicing overhead and/or mobile cranes. Trade school degree (or equivalent education or field experience) in an industrial subject. Excellent presentation and communication abilities. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand parts. Proficient in Word and PowerPoint. Fluency in both spoken and written English is required; French is an asset. This position requires 40%-50% travel domestically (Canada) Additional Information What we’re offering in-return: Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate. RRSP Match Standard Benefits (Dental, Vision, and Medical) Paid Holidays/Vacation Personal Emergency Leaves Learning Development Programs Flexible Hours Short & Long term Disability Plans "How to Reach Us" If you don't meet the desired criteria 100% and your resume looks like an experiment? Don't worry! Life experience is also important, so show us what you can do. Please send us your meaningful application documents online. Artificial intelligence may be used to support parts of the screening process. All decisions involve human review. Grow your career with Konecranes and discover exciting opportunities while doing the work you love! At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency. Job Category: Service Employee Group: Employee Employment Type: Undefined term Full-time/part-time position: Full-time Workplace Type: On-site Compensation: CAD 100000 - CAD 125000 - yearly

What you’ll do

Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training to internal staff and customers on the operation and maintenance of overhead and mobile cranes. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and update instructional materials to meet industry standards.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of experience servicing cranes and a trade school degree or equivalent industrial education. Fluency in English is required, and French is considered a strong asset for this bilingual role.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance • RRSP Match • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Medical Insurance • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Personal Emergency Leaves • Learning Development Programs • Flexible Hours • Short Term Disability Plans • Long Term Disability Plans

Other relevant skills

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  • Crane Operation
  • Diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Technical Training
  • Curriculum Development
  • Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Presentation Skills
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • English Fluency
  • French Fluency

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week