Operations Trainer (Remote)

Job Summary

OPERATIONS TRAINER
Full-time
Remote
Travel Up to 75%

By joining the Colas US Learning and Development team, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in a practical, hands-on setting.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about bringing value to the organizations they work with. They can deal with ambiguous situations and identify what is required of them to meet project goals. They are very knowledgeable about the construction industry and how to deliver effective training but are continuously driven to learn and improve themselves. They are ethical and responsible and take ownership of the projects they are assigned to. They are organized and detail-oriented. They are skilled in communicating with a variety of audiences.
As a trainer, your main responsibility is to facilitate and deliver training programs and workshops for individuals in the construction industry. Your role is to ensure that participants gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies required for their specific roles within the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Training Program Development: Collaborating with subject matter experts and instructional designers to develop training modules, programs, and workshops that align with the needs of the business and specific target audience.
• Training Delivery: Facilitating training sessions using various instructional methods such as presentations, hands-on activities, group discussions, and simulations. You will be responsible for engaging participants and ensuring that they comprehend and apply the information effectively.
• Curriculum Customization: Tailoring training materials and content to meet the specific needs and skill levels of participants, considering factors such as experience, job roles, and desired outcomes.
• Technical Skill Development: Providing instruction and hands-on training in various construction-related areas, including but not limited to construction techniques, safety protocols, project field management, construction management quality control, job start-up, and industry regulations.
• Industry Updates: Staying up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and regulations to ensure training materials and content remain current and relevant.
• Participant Support: Offering guidance, mentorship, and support to participants during and after training sessions. Addressing their questions, and concerns, and providing additional resources as needed.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of training sessions, participant attendance, evaluations, and outcomes. Generating reports on training effectiveness, participant performance, and areas of improvement.
  

Main Responsibilities

• Training Program Development: Collaborating with subject matter experts and instructional designers to develop training modules, programs, and workshops that align with the needs of the business and specific target audience.
• Training Delivery: Facilitating training sessions using various instructional methods such as presentations, hands-on activities, group discussions, and simulations. You will be responsible for engaging participants and ensuring that they comprehend and apply the information effectively.
• Curriculum Customization: Tailoring training materials and content to meet the specific needs and skill levels of participants, considering factors such as experience, job roles, and desired outcomes.
• Technical Skill Development: Providing instruction and hands-on training in various construction-related areas, including but not limited to construction techniques, safety protocols, project field management, construction management quality control, job start-up, and industry regulations.
• Industry Updates: Staying up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and regulations to ensure training materials and content remain current and relevant.
• Participant Support: Offering guidance, mentorship, and support to participants during and after training sessions. Addressing their questions, and concerns, and providing additional resources as needed.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of training sessions, participant attendance, evaluations, and outcomes. Generating reports on training effectiveness, participant performance, and areas of improvement.
  

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university. Relevant experience may be substituted in place of degree.
• Minimum of four years of field operations experience.
• Previous relevant training experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• A self-starter mentality and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Able to work remotely and make independent judgments.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge and experience of a Learning Management System (LMS) platform preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use web-based applications for collaboration and facilitation, e.g., Microsoft Teams, WebEx or Zoom.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and integrity.
• Facilitation of virtual instructor-led, and instructor-led training.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus