Training & Competency Assurance Advisor
- Pay Rate: $59.92 – $73.10 /hour, depending on experience
- Contract: Start date 11/30/2026 End Date 05/29/2027 (6 Months)
- Location: Role is FIFO, initially Foster Creek, Alberta location may change to another one of our clients Oilsands Facilities
Raise is currently hiring a Training & Competency Assurance Advisor on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, the third largest producer of Canadian oil and natural gas and the second largest refiner and upgrader with extensive midstream and downstream infrastructure.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
The Training & Competency Assurance Advisor in this role will support workforce capability, compliance, and operational excellence across our Oil Sands operations. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering training programs, administering competency assurance processes, and ensuring employees and contractors meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate technical, safety, and operational training programs.
- Administer competency and qualification processes for employees and contractors.
- Conduct training needs assessments and identify competency gaps.
- Support onboarding, role-specific training, and workforce development initiatives.
- Maintain training and competency records within learning management systems.
- Monitor compliance with company, regulatory, and site-specific requirements.
- Generate training and competency reports and recommend improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and contractor teams to ensure workforce readiness.
- Support audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of training, competency assurance, workforce development, or operational experience in Oil & Gas, Oil Sands, Mining, Petrochemical, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Experience facilitating adult learning and developing competency programs.
- Strong understanding of operational safety, workforce qualifications, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and competency tracking tools.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Preferred Experience
- Oil Sands mining or in-situ operations.
- Operational, maintenance, or safety leadership experience.
- Training, adult education, or competency assessor certifications.
- Experience supporting contractor workforce qualification programs.
- Education and Certifications
- Post-secondary education in a related discipline is considered an asset.
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