Now Hiring GWO Instructor

Now Hiring GWO Instructor

Posted by Amina Watson on August 5,2025
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Job Description

About Us

Pacific Ropes is a leading rope access Canadian company, specializing in high-risk access solutions across construction, oil and gas, pipeline, and infrastructure sectors. Alongside our project work, we offer top-tier training programs in IRATA and SPRAT. As an approved Global Wind Organization (GWO) training provider, we're expanding into the wind energy sector with certified training in BST, BTT, and ART. We're passionate about safety, professional development, and delivering world-class instruction. Join our dynamic team as a GWO Instructor and play a key role in preparing the next generation of wind industry professionals.

Position Overview

As a GWO Instructor, you will deliver high-quality GWO training modules including BST, BTT, and ART, ensuring compliance with all GWO standards and fostering a safe, engaging, and professional learning environment. You’ll play a critical role in preparing participants for the demands of working safely in the wind industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver GWO training modules (BST, BTT, ART, and others as qualified) in both classroom and practical settings
  • Facilitate engaging, safe, and compliant instruction following GWO guidelines
  • Maintain participant safety during practical exercises; ensure proper use of PPE
  • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and evaluation using GWO’s taxonomy framework
  • Upload participant records to WINDA and ensure training documentation is up to date
  • Participate in annual instructor competency assessments and internal audits
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of training materials, lesson plans, and assessments
  • Optionally deliver additional programs (e.g., IRATA/SPRAT rope access, fall protection, PPE care, confined space rescue)

Required Qualifications

  • GWO Instructor Qualification Training (IQT or IQTX), recorded in WINDA
  • Approved to deliver all modules in BST, BTT, and ART
  • Valid First Aid certification
  • Instructor training certification or formal teaching qualification
  • Experience in the wind industry or relevant technical/safety field
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols, equipment, and wind industry environments
  • WINDA ID with compliant instructor profile

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional certifications in:
  • Working at height or fall protection
  • Confined space entry and rescue
  • Rope access (IRATA or SPRAT Level 1 or higher)
  • PPE inspection and maintenance
  • Familiarity with mobile, remote, or modular training setups
  • Adult education and instructional design experience

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Passionate about training and adult learning
  • Calm, composed, and confident in high-risk practical training scenarios
  • Emotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills
  • Adaptable teaching style for diverse backgrounds and learning needs
  • Strong leadership, observation, and communication skills
  • Committed to upholding high professional and ethical standards
  • Collaborative and respectful in team settings
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary with room for growth
  • Opportunities to expand your qualifications and certifications
  • High-quality facilities and training equipment
  • Collaborative and inclusive team environment
  • A chance to make a real difference in worker safety

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter, including your WINDA ID and list of GWO modules you are certified to teach. Candidates requiring LMIA are welcome to apply.

Application question(s):

  • Do you have GWO Instructor Qualification Training (IQT or IQTX), recorded in WINDA?
  • Are you capable of delivering all modules in BST, BTT, and ART?
  • Do you have an IRATA Rope Access certificate and what level?

Experience:

  • Training or adult learning: 1 year (preferred)
  • Rope Access: 1 year (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: CA$75,000.00 - CA$103,000.00 per year

Send Resumes with Position in Subject Line to: resumes@pacificropes.com

We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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