Training Team Lead - Parks and Road Services Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 56294)

Description

Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for adult education and workplace safety? Parks and Roads Services is seeking a dedicated Training Team Lead to supervise our dynamic team of Operations Training Instructors. In this role, you will lead the coordination, design, and delivery of essential safety-sensitive and heavy equipment training programs across the branch. Working alongside operational leaders and internal partners, you will build strong relationships to identify evolving training needs and ensure compliance with provincial health and safety standards. You will play a pivotal role in empowering our crew members with the skills and confidence required to keep Edmonton moving safely. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to elevate team performance, we welcome you to bring your expertise to the City of Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Direct, coach, and support a team of permanent and temporary Operations Training Instructors through recruitment, performance evaluations, and ongoing mentoring
• Plan, schedule, and oversee branch-wide safety-sensitive and equipment operator training programs to ensure seamless operational logistics
• Research, design, and continuously update adult learning curriculum, lesson plans, and training materials tailored to operational needs
• Deliver engaging classroom and field-based instruction for safety procedures and heavy equipment operation
• Evaluate operator competencies, conduct safety testing, and provide authoritative recommendations regarding operator qualifications
• Review safety records and accident reports to proactively identify trends and develop targeted training programs that mitigate risks
• Manage vendor-based training relationships and coordinate training equipment fleet logistics in alignment with corporate policies
• Conduct needs assessments and facilitate meetings
• Ensure legislative training requirements are met, and assess the impacts related to training content

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, supplemented by courses in the technical area of specialty
• Post-secondary coursework in adult instruction
• Minimum of 6 years of cumulative hands-on experience in construction or maintenance work, including extensive heavy construction and equipment operation (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) must include:
  • At least 2 years experience instructing and completing competency assessments for equipment training
• At least 1 year of leadership experience and coordination of training

Assets:

• Business related courses in leadership, coaching, development of staff and/or leadership training

Skills required for success:

• Results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to set clear goals, monitor progress, and adaptively align resources to accomplish strategic targets
• Expertise in adult education principles, curriculum design, and dynamic training facilitation in diverse environments
• Solid grasp of technical and mechanical principles relating to heavy equipment operations, fleet management, and municipal maintenance services
• Thorough understanding of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) legislation and environmental standards to maintain rigorous training compliance
• Proven capability to recruit, evaluate, develop, and inspire staff to perform at their full potential
• Advanced facilitation skills with confidence delivering hands-on training in both classroom and active field settings
• Demonstrated skill in maintaining comprehensive training records and delivering clear, actionable progress reporting
• Ability to build trusted working relationships with internal collaborators and external partners through empathetic active listening and exceptional communication
• Thriving under pressure in fast-paced environments by effectively prioritizing high-volume training demands
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills paired with strong time management and organizational agility
• Strong critical thinking, decisive problem-solving, and sound operational judgment
• Demonstrated capability to lead, schedule, assign, supervise, and evaluate the day-to-day work of direct reports
• Proven success coaching, mentoring, and empowering team members to achieve their career growth goals
• A flexible mindset to establish operational priorities, build schedules, and seamlessly adapt to weather or operational shifts
• Strong alignment with foundational leadership competencies and culture-building practices
• Professionalism and tact when engaging with community members, frontline staff, equipment dealers, and external vendors
• Proficiency using modern software platforms for curriculum creation, reporting, and records management
• Technically sound skills with Google Workspace tools to streamline daily team operations
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with Air Brake Endorsement. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Possession of Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor office/classroom environments and active outdoor field locations
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 20 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, using feet/hand control requiring physical stamina and resilience

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $45.090 - $46.332 (Hourly); $94,147.92 - $96,741.22 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Training Supervisor
Posting Date: Oct 21, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 02, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Central Maintenance Yard - Pavement Office, 10517 - 95 Street Edmonton T5H 2C2

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