Training & Safety Specialist

TRAINING & SAFETY SPECIALIST

WHO WE ARE:

As one of Manitoba's fastest growing companies, Smartrend Manufacturing Group (SMG), Inc. through our various divisions, is increasing safety in the school bus industry and reducing emissions in the electric vehicle charge systems arena. We work on exciting, patented, innovative technology that impacts our environment. What has remained constant throughout this compelling history of growth is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which we built SMG:

• People - our team is what makes us special
• Passion - from our hearts and minds, demonstrated through our actions
• Priority - we put the customer first, everyday, in everything we do
• Partnership - with each other, our customers, and our suppliers

We offer a competitive benefits package in an environment that is supportive, respectful, and fun! Join an innovative, growing, and diverse organization where your voice matters.

THE POSITION:

We are seeking a dedicated Training & Safety Specialist to oversee employee training programs and workplace health and safety initiatives in our manufacturing facility. This role will be responsible for developing training programs, tracking training compliance through a structured matrix, and ensuring all team members receive the necessary training, certifications, and retraining as required. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping and maintaining an effective training framework along with ensuring compliance, and adherence to provincial and federal health and safety regulations.

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING AN IMPACT:

• Training & Development:
  • Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs for all team members.
  • Create structured training processes to define how the training matrix should function.
  • Build and maintain a training matrix to track team member training progress, retraining schedules, and certification renewals.
  • Develop and distribute training materials, manuals, and e-learning content.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of team member training records, revisions and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
  • Conduct onboarding training for new hires and ongoing development programs for existing employees.
  • Regularly update the training matrix to reflect procedural, regulatory, and business needs.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance analysis.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to ensure team members meet training expectations and competency standards.
  • Work with leadership and HR to integrate compliance training and regulatory requirements into employee development initiatives.
• Health & Safety Compliance:
  • Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses.
  • Assist in investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses, and support corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate records of safety-related incidents and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with Company workplace health & safety policies and procedures.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs, including onboarding, refresher courses, and job-specific safety training.
  • Ensure employees understand and adhere to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency response protocols.
  • Participate in safety committee meetings and collaborate with management to address safety concerns.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance safety performance.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU REQUIRE:

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a training or health & safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop engaging training materials and deliver effective training sessions.
• Experience in developing and using training matrix and maintain compliance records.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:

Share with us your passion and drive towards your career objectives, and we will provide an environment where your valuable contributions are rewarded and celebrated with professional growth and job satisfaction. We offer an attractive benefits package for our team members including:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Group insurance plan with health spending account
• Paid Vacation
• Company paid shutdown from Christmas to New Years
• Matching RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.