WHSC Health and Safety Training Instructor

Job summary

The instructor will deliver occupational health and safety training programs to unions and companies in both virtual and in-person settings. They are also responsible for maintaining training equipment, managing centre resources, and evaluating other contract instructors.

Job details

The Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) requires a full-time WHSC Instructor to assist our efforts to provide high-quality occupational health and safety training services. More information about WHSC can be found at https://www.whsc.on.ca/Home. Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm, Wednesday, October 7, 2026. If interested, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to careers@whsc.on.ca. WHSC is committed to fostering a workplace that is both inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. To meet these objectives, we invite all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is WHSC Policy that all employees work in an inclusive environment that acknowledges and promotes equal rights for all persons, including those with disabilities, as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please be advised that disability accommodation is available upon request. Required Knowledge and Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Occupational health and safety or First Aid/CPR instructor. ➢ Completion of WHSC Instructor Training. Possess good working knowledge of health and safety information and understanding of the vision and mission of the Workers Health and Safety Centre. Advanced knowledge of Ontario health and safety law and grasp of key health and safety concepts. Able to demonstrate good presentation skills (virtually and in-person). Excellent knowledge of adult learning principles and WHSC training techniques. Possess a valid driver’s license, and any successful candidate will have to provide proof that they have a valid driver’s license upon being hired. Current knowledge of First aid and CPR training. Working at heights training and related experience (preferred). Bilingual (preferred). Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance of WHSC Instructor Training and First Aid – CPR trainer qualifications. Delivery of WHSC training, instructor training and other programs to unions, individuals and companies throughout the Province in virtual classroom and in-person environments. Coordination of WHSC assigned training centre activities. Upkeep and maintenance of training equipment/materials and training centre resources. Ensure collection of classroom evaluations, student forms and other paperwork. Provide feedback to Management regarding WHSC or First Aid programs. Evaluating contract Instructors on delivery of WHSC programs according to provided metric. Availability to travel, stay overnight and work weekends to facilitate instruction of programs. Communicate with co-workers, clients and trainees in a professional and courteous manner. Adhere to WHSC operating processes, policies and procedures. Perform other duties as required.

What you’ll do

The instructor will deliver occupational health and safety training programs to unions and companies in both virtual and in-person settings. They are also responsible for maintaining training equipment, managing centre resources, and evaluating other contract instructors.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as an occupational health and safety or First Aid/CPR instructor and possess a valid driver's license. Completion of WHSC Instructor Training and a strong grasp of Ontario health and safety legislation are required.

Benefits

• Disability accommodation

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational health and safety
• First aid
• CPR
• Adult learning principles
• Presentation skills
• Training delivery
• Instructional design
• Ontario health and safety law
• Working at heights
• Classroom management
• Communication
• Program evaluation

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Education
• Human Resources
• Social Services