School Maintenance Training Program (SMTP) Trainer

Location: Based at DOTC Head Office (with regular travel to First Nations schools across Manitoba)

Reports to: On-Reserve Housing and SMTP Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

The Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC) is seeking a dedicated and hands-on SMTP Trainer to support the delivery of our School Maintenance Training Program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with First Nation communities, providing practical, on-site training to school maintenance staff across Manitoba.
 For the right candidate, DOTC will provide all required training and certifications. A company vehicle will also be provided for work-related travel.

·       Travel to DOTC member communities to deliver in-person, hands-on training to school maintenance and janitorial staff

·       Facilitate safety and maintenance-related training such as:
   - Working at Heights
   - WHMIS 2015
   - Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)
   (DOTC will provide certification training for the right candidate)

·       Assess school maintenance needs and help identify appropriate supplies, tools, or contractors

·       Assist with the organization and scheduling of training sessions for school maintenance personnel and janitors

·       Support the development and distribution of training materials

·       Help gather feedback from school staff and maintain simple evaluation data

·       Assist with planning and organizing the annual SMTP Conferences

·       High school diploma required; post-secondary education or trades training is an asset

·       Experience in facility or building maintenance (e.g., HVAC, electrical, carpentry, safety)

·       Strong communication skills; able to work well with small groups in a training or workshop setting

·       Good organizational and planning skills

·       Reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable to different environments

·       Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office, and mobile devices

·       Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations

·       Familiarity with working in or with First Nations schools is an asset

·       Experience delivering training or workshops

·       WHMIS, Working at Heights, or MEWP certification

·       Experience coordinating events or training programs

·       Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License

·       Must provide a driver’s abstract upon hire

·       Company vehicle provided for work-related travel

·       Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

·       DOTC will provide all necessary training and certifications required for the role

 

Ph: (204) 239.8650 Fax: (204) 857-6037 Email:  [email protected]