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Safety Trainer - North Alberta
@ Herc Rentals
Edmonton, Alberta
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Overview
Herc Rentals is hiring a full-time Safety Trainer for North Alberta to run equipment safety courses for clients and support sales of training packages. The role involves regular travel (about 75%), training on forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, mini excavators and fall protection, plus sales and program administration. The posting asks for a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, a valid Class 5 licence, a clean driving record, and flexibility with evenings and out-of-hours sessions. Pay is negotiable and includes a company car and a commission structure.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and deliver equipment safety training
- Prepare training materials and classrooms
- Coordinate equipment for demonstrations and evaluations
- Sell training packages to clients and internal sales
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years operating equipment and training groups
- Knowledge of federal and provincial safety regulations
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean driving record
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
DentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceTuition support
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Store, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Herc Rentals
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Job description
If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.
In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. The company provides a wide range of equipment rental services to various industries, including construction, industrial, and government sectors. Herc Rentals is committed to supporting Canadian businesses by offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. The company also focuses on safety and sustainability, ensuring that its operations comply with Canadian regulations and standards.
Job Purpose
We are searching for a dynamic individual with extensive experience in sales and safety training to be part of our team working with clients and their employees. You are an instructor who can consistently lead training sessions with energy, intelligence, honesty, and charisma; Someone who will be able to engage and interact with people of any level or any industry.
Under the primary direction of the Safety Training Manager, and secondary direction of the Senior Safety Training Manager, the Regional Safety Trainer performs a wide range of activities related to sales, training material development, safety training, and safety program administration. This position is externally focused and requires extensive travel working at Herc Rentals locations and onsite with various clients and their employees.
What you will do...
Type: Replacement
Pay Range: Salary Negotiable based on experience + Company Car + Commission Structure + Benefits
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Healthcare spending account
Smoking Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Herc Life Wellness Program
Building Your Financial Future
Company matched Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Non Registered Savings Plan
Tax Free Spending Account (TFSA)
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Vacation Time Off (Minimum 3 weeks)
Paid sick days
Military leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. Herc Rentals does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sourcing or recruiting candidates.
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.
In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. The company provides a wide range of equipment rental services to various industries, including construction, industrial, and government sectors. Herc Rentals is committed to supporting Canadian businesses by offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. The company also focuses on safety and sustainability, ensuring that its operations comply with Canadian regulations and standards.
Job Purpose
We are searching for a dynamic individual with extensive experience in sales and safety training to be part of our team working with clients and their employees. You are an instructor who can consistently lead training sessions with energy, intelligence, honesty, and charisma; Someone who will be able to engage and interact with people of any level or any industry.
Under the primary direction of the Safety Training Manager, and secondary direction of the Senior Safety Training Manager, the Regional Safety Trainer performs a wide range of activities related to sales, training material development, safety training, and safety program administration. This position is externally focused and requires extensive travel working at Herc Rentals locations and onsite with various clients and their employees.
What you will do...
- Schedule and conduct safety training, familiarization and demonstrations based on customerneeds. Courses include but are not limited to Forklift, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, SkidSteer, Mini Excavators and Fall Protection.
- Prepares training materials and classroom for class activities.
- Coordinate equipment for demo and evaluations.
- Perform all administrative duties associated with conducting training.
- Knowledge of Federal and Provincial occupational safety regulations including standards such as CSA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC and other non-regulatory safety codes and standards required
- Research and develop training materials to improve presentations.
- Attends train-the-trainer courses, conferences and seminars, as determined by Region Safety Manager and/or Division Safety Director, requiring periodic travel.
- Team facilitation skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional settings.
- Must be a strong team player with the ability to organize, prioritize, handle time constraints and manage shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated mastery of Sales skills such as selling value over price and selling the value of training to our internal sales force and potential customers.
- Works with our sales, marketing and operations functions to support the customer-facing Safety requirements and meet with customers to actively communicate programs and progress of objectives.
- Proposes customized training packages based on unique needs of each customer.
- Additional duties, as requested by the Safety Training Leadership Team.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and/or work experience.
- 1-3 years in practical experience operating equipment and training group sessions.
- Experience with required regulatory compliance.
- Broad knowledge of company operations, Develop and/or improve training programs as directed by leadership.
- Knowledge of teaching aids and equipment, selection of training methodologies.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Clean driving record.
- Able to lift and transport training equipment, and set up classrooms.
- Must be able to travel out of town, as required (approximately 75%).
- Safety Awareness: Understands, follows, and motivates individuals to follow the safety rules and regulations.
- Working long and irregular hours, and under pressure conditions.
- Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate client-requested training sessions outside of regular business hours.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Ability to engage and train adult learners.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Consultative sales approach with the ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret safety standards, regulations, and training materials.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and other business technology platforms.
- Experience delivering training or facilitating groups is an asset.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Type: Replacement
Pay Range: Salary Negotiable based on experience + Company Car + Commission Structure + Benefits
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Healthcare spending account
Smoking Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Herc Life Wellness Program
Building Your Financial Future
Company matched Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Non Registered Savings Plan
Tax Free Spending Account (TFSA)
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Vacation Time Off (Minimum 3 weeks)
Paid sick days
Military leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. Herc Rentals does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sourcing or recruiting candidates.
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