Reporting to the Training Supervisor, the role of an Underground Trainer is to ensure that employees receive the knowledge and practical training on all Underground Equipment, in accordance with the MTCU Modules, OHSA, Regulations 854 Mines, Mining Plants and company standards. In this role you will be required to foster healthy relationships and maintain communications with all stakeholders to co-ordinate, execute and complete the training requirements. The role will require the development of lesson plans, SOP’s, JHA’s, underground induction, training plans, training materials, documentation and record keeping. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Underground Common Core and all specialty modules training with respect to all mining tasks along with site specific training on equipment such as but not limited to: Haulage trucks, LHD’s, Mechanical Bolters, Jumbo drills, Utility Vehicles, and all other auxiliary equipment used in the Underground Operations.  
• Ensure that employees are trained to perform their duties using best practices, adhere to mining process requirements, quality, and efficiency.
• Solicits feedback from trainees and performs remedial training as required.
• Deliver one-on-one, small, or large group training. 
• Communicate effectively with trainees.
• Ensure that training records are maintained, accurate and signed.
• Support Mining activities and assist in attaining department metrics.
• Provide input on cross-training strategies.
• Follow lesson plans to ensure all trainees are given minimum subject matter as per the MAESD training standards document.
• Mentor experienced employees who provide additional coaching.
• Assist in development, implementation, and continued application with our Learning Management System (VISTA) program. 
• Monitor employees and ensure follow-up training is in accordance with the Progression Plan.
• Work with the Safety team and other departments to establish training procedures to be used throughout the mine site. 
• Develop and assist in the implementation of Continuous and Process Improvement ideas. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge in underground operations.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a training capacity. 
• Strong training, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to write lesson plans.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• TTT Certified.
• Accredited in Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core program #770010.
• Accredited in various Underground MTCU Specialty Modules.
• Standard First Aid. 
• Fall Arrest, Aerial platform. 
• WHMIS 
• MOL Step 4 
• Vista LMS. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties.
• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality. 
• Proficient computer skills (LMS, Smart Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)