Job Description

Position: Trainer (Saskatoon Light and Power)
Division: Utilities and Environment
Department: Saskatoon Light & Power
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 01/31/2025
Labour Group: IBEW 319
Posting: 3957
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent (Training & Safety), this position develops, implements, conducts, and maintains various training programs and manuals related to equipment operation and safety; assumes a leading role in improving operating standards and operator skills.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and updates training material for new and current courses including manuals, presentations, and exams for use in classroom instruction.
• Conducts classroom instruction and practical training for internal and external employees of Saskatoon Light & Power. Which include power mobile equipment, new equipment, annual recertification, occupational health and safety act and regulations requirements, and other training as required.
• Works closely with the Records Management Technician to meet certification deadlines, schedules and updating training material.
• Acts as the crew lead while supervising trainees during classroom and practical experience.
• Participates in training and assessments of Powerline Technician and Power Electrician apprentices and pre-apprentices.
• Develops, uses and ensures adherence to proper work procedures, safety standards, construction standards and other specifications.
• Assists with the maintenance of our critical tool inspection program, and routinely inspects training and critical tool equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
• Conducts follow-up assessments to formal training programs to check operators' skills.
• Conducts one-on-one practical training where operators require additional training. Conducts research under the direction of the Operational Superintendent (Training & Safety).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of an unrestricted Saskatchewan Journeyman Electrician Certificate or Powerline Technician Certificate.
• Two years' experience as a Journeyman in an electric utility.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within 6 months after date of hire, a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver's Licence.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within 6 months after date of hire, train the trainer certificate for Power Mobile Equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outside under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass a computer proficiency exam.
• Other relevant combinations of experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of an Electrical Utility practices and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of provincial labour and safety legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all employees.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and administer classroom and practical training sessions.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment, including Microsoft Office suite.

Weekly Hours: 37.33
Salary Range: to $93,000.48 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) the good life, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit
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