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Freelance Health And Safety Trainer Jobs in Ontario

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How much do freelance health and safety trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance health and safety trainer in Ontario is $29.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Health And Safety Trainer job?

A Freelance Health and Safety Trainer is an independent professional who provides training on workplace safety, risk management, and compliance with health regulations. They work with businesses, organizations, or individuals to deliver customized training sessions on topics like first aid, fire safety, and hazard awareness. Unlike full-time trainers, they work on a contract basis, offering flexibility in scheduling and the ability to serve multiple clients. Their goal is to ensure that employees understand and follow safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Health And Safety Trainer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Health and Safety Trainer, you typically need expertise in occupational health and safety principles, solid instructional skills, and recognized qualifications such as a NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent certification. Familiarity with learning management systems, virtual training platforms, and compliance tracking tools is important for delivering engaging and effective courses. Excellent communication, adaptability, and organizational skills help you connect with diverse audiences and manage multiple clients or sessions. These abilities ensure you provide accurate, relevant safety training that meets regulatory standards and client needs.

What are the typical work arrangements and environments for Freelance Health and Safety Trainers?

Freelance Health and Safety Trainers often work independently, partnering with organizations in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or healthcare to deliver in-person or virtual training sessions. Most engagements are project-based or on-demand, allowing flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work with multiple clients simultaneously. Trainers may conduct workshops on-site, facilitate online courses, or offer consulting related to regulatory compliance and workplace safety. This flexibility allows for diverse experiences and networking opportunities, but it also requires strong self-management and business development skills to maintain a steady stream of assignments.
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Mobile Equipment Safety Trainer

Worksite Safety

Richmond Hill, ON โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 to start

Position: Mobile Equipment Safety Trainer

Employment:Full-time/Part-time

Location:Richmond Hill, ON

Salary:$65,000-75,000 to start, DOE (Full-time)


Are you interested in a job that has both independence and a friendly, supportive team to work with - and where you can make a real, life-changing difference in people's lives?If you are a knowledgeable and experienced health and safety professional who is passionate about construction or industrial safety training and keeping workers safe, this role is for you!


Worksite Safety Compliance Centreis looking to grow our current team of instructors, specifically for the delivery of our mobile equipment safety training classes (boom lift and scissor lift). This position is currently open and will be based at our new Training Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and occasionally at other locations within the area. Based on candidate experience, there is also an opportunity for this instructor to deliver our CPO-approved Working at Heights Program. This could be a full-time or part-time position, depending on candidate availability.


As a Worksite Safety instructor yourkey responsibilities are:


  • Delivering engaging and informative mobile equipment training to workers and job seekers
  • Evaluating participants through practical skills and written evaluation
  • Organizing, filing and submitting digital and hard copy participant records following training
  • Potentially delivering other courses, including Working at Heights training
  • Participating in team meetings and instructor development workshops


The right candidate will have the followingqualifications and experience:


  • 3+ years experience delivering training (MEWP preferred, forklift, Working at Heights and others may be considered an asset)
  • Forklift, mobile elevated work platforms and any other mobile equipment operating experience
  • Background in construction management and/or material handling industry
  • Work experience or certification in occupational health & safety preferred
  • Strong interest educating people on the importance and value of health & safety training
  • Self-starter who is able to work independently, while also contributing to a team
  • Strong presentation and adult-engagement skills
  • Valid Ontarios Driver Licence - occasional travel by car for work
  • Able to legally work in Canada


Why A Career At Worksite Is For You


We are looking for a great person to join a great team and we offer a work environment that can see you develop your career with an established leader in the industry. Worksite also offers:


  • Competitive base salary for full-time or comparable hourly rate if part-time
  • Three weeks paid vacation (full-time) or 6% vacation pay accrual (part-time)
  • Health benefits package including $2k spending account (100% company paid) (full-time positions)
  • Company-provided training equipment
  • Ongoing career development and learning
  • Exciting and collaborative work environment
  • Working on an awesome team with a great company culture!


For a little more about us, please check out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FpJSm9We4o


If this role is the right fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted


A Little More About Us


Worksite is one of Canadas leading providers of occupational health and safety services and was listed on Growth 500 as one of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years by Canadian Business and Maclean's.


We help workers stay safe, and we help employers make it happen. We believe that work life should be enjoyable, and that creating a safe workplace should be enjoyable too. We do that through providing our clients with excellence in advice and service, as well as delivering high-quality online, instructor-led training, and safety products.


Worksite is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities, and will make all reasonable accommodations needed to ensure fairness in the recruitment, assessment and selection process.


In an effort to provide an authentic experience for our candidates, Worksite Safety does not use AI tools in the recruitment process. Similarly, we appreciate candidates who offer us only content that is a true reflection of their own work.


Our Values


Building Together- We work collaboratively because we know that everyone has great ideas and unique perspectives build a better result. We are stronger when we are all-in as one team.

Growing Through Experimentation- We relentlessly pursue our vision by improving and expanding what we do, experimenting with new ideas, and valuing tests over assumptions.

Being Surprisingly Helpful- We look for ways to surprise and delight by going above and beyond to help others, even when we don't stand to gain anything from it.

Enjoying our Work Life- Because our lives are better when we enjoy our work, we build genuine, positive, and supportive relationships with each other and inject a little fun wherever we can.