Training and Development Specialist

Emergency Response Trainer and Development Specialist

This hybrid role brings together strategic business development responsibilities with hands‑on delivery of our industry‑leading Training Services. The successful candidate will help drive revenue growth, cultivate strong client relationships, and deliver hands‑on high‑quality emergency response training programs that support regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and safety excellence across multiple sectors.

• Develop & execute short & long‑term sales initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Focus on Marketing Training, with an outlook also for Emergency Management, Emergency Response, and Industrial Services across regions.
• Build and enhance client relationships to secure new business opportunities.
• Manage sales cycles from inception to closure and maintain CRM records.
• Represent the company in client meetings, proposals, and presentations.
• Travel frequently across Ontario and other provinces as may be needed.
• Facilitate adult learning in Health & Safety and Emergency Response course offerings.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance in all activities and follow corporate policies.
• Interact with clients during training sessions and maintain professional standards.
• Adapt to flexible schedules including weekends and evenings for training delivery.

• Demonstrated experience in Industrial, Construction, Health Care, Canada Labour Code under Health and Safety and in Emergency Response associated standards under CSA, NFPA, etc.
• Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to interpret, evaluate and apply regulations, policies and procedures to a wide variety of work situations and jurisdictions
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and motivation skills
• Own Vehicle
• Self‑motivated, organized individual with good interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Willing to learn other course disciplines
• Flexibility to instruct during the day, weekends and evenings
• Preference will be given to those with a facilitators certificate
• 10+ years of experience in sales and/or emergency response training.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
• Ability to teach multiple safety disciplines (e.g., TDG, WHMIS, Confined Space Rescue).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Proficient in teaching 3 or more of the following disciplines:

• Hazardous Materials Response
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Regulatory Compliance

• Basic Spill Response
• Confined Space Entry Awareness
• Confined Space Rescue
• CPR-A with AED
• CPR-B with AED
• CPR-C with AED
• CPR-HCP with AED
• Facility and Emergency Response Plan Testing
• Hazardous Material Response 1072 – Awareness
• Hazardous Material Response 1072 – Operations
• Respiratory Protection Awareness
• Respiratory Protection SCBA
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Working at Heights Refresher
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• Done Safely without Compromise company culture and approach to every project.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Career growth in a leading environmental firm.
• Work with a diverse and supportive team committed to excellence.

Ready to make an impact on the environment? Want to be a part of a company making a difference, boots on the ground every day? Send your resume to . Come make a difference with a company who gets the job done the right way.

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As proponents of Canada’s Black North Initiative, QM continues to support a culture of integrity, fairness and ethical practices. QM Environmental is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.