Trainer

Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council

Posted: 5 days ago Closes: Jul 18, 2025

Job Location: Portage La Prairie, MB

Job Type: Full Time

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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


Overview:
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.

Key Responsibilities:
·       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

Qualifications:
·       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
Assets (Not Required):
·       Experience delivering training or workshops
·       WHMIS, Working at Heights, or MEWP certification
·       Experience coordinating events or training programs

Conditions of Employment:
·       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

 
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested applicants are invited to forward a cover letter, resume and include two (2) references to:
 
DAKOTA OJIBWAY TRIBAL COUNCIL
Attn: Denise Desmarais
 
Ph: (204) 239.8650 Fax: (204) 857-6037 Email:  [email protected]
 
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