Hiring Assistant Trainer

Pacific Ropes is more than just rope access. We are committed to advancing the rope access sector while fostering a safe and supportive environment for our teams. We provide high‑quality solutions for industrial and construction projects across Canada, from Oil & Gas, Manufacturing to remote worksites. Our services include rope access, welding, fabrication, millwright work, confined space rescue, installations, carpentry, GWO, wind turbines, inspections, and rope access training.

Pay: CA $40.00-CA $450.00 per hour

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Job Type: On‑Call Casual

The Assistant Trainer will be responsible for supporting the Lead Trainer in planning and executing all training courses at Pacific Ropes’ training centers, including rope access and other work‑at‑height programs.

• Assist with ongoing training classes for all course types (e.g., IRATA, SPRAT, fall protection, tower climbing, confined space, rescue, Petzl PPE, and other work‑at‑height programs).
• Help implement supplemental course materials and guides that address individual and course‑specific learning needs.
• Apply flexible teaching strategies to relay both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
• Supervise and coordinate smaller student groups during training.
• Ensure appropriate skill sets, equipment, and resources are available for each training class.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and safe work‑at‑height standards.
• Maintain and help manage training center equipment.
• Provide constructive feedback, instruction, and encouragement to students.
• Progress through training maturity tools and professional development plans.
• Evaluate training activities for effectiveness; provide input to the Training team.
• Work with Pacific Ropes Administration to ensure paperwork, documentation, and resources are completed and available.
• Support compliance with training standards and requirements across all course types.
• Follow Pacific Ropes Instructor’s Manual; communicate suggested improvements when necessary.
• Demonstrate commitment to Pacific Ropes’ training mission and values.
• Adjust teaching methods and suggest alternative solutions to continuously improve training delivery.
• Assist with training equipment inspections.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of classrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and training areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Minimum IRATA 2 certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in rope access or work at height.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Dedication to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different training situations and schedules.
• Creative problem‑solving skills to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail in training preparation and delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.
• Ongoing professional development and rope access training.
• Transfer your knowledge to guide future rope access professionals.
• Join a safety‑first, innovative team.

Please send your application to . We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.