The training administrator administers, organizes and conducts company training programs for clerical, supervisory, technical and lower-level management personnel. This position has limited decision-making since problems can generally be evaluated in terms of defined procedures or precedents. The training administrator assesses several elements and alternatives, which involve minor research. This position modifies methods and procedures or plans and establishes new methods and procedures. This role trains new employees and assists lower-level personnel.

Essential functions

Assists with preparing and administering various training programs.

Administers and evaluates training program qualification tests and determines eligibility of prospective attendees.

Prepares and distributes training aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids; sets up audio-visual equipment and makes presentations when necessary.

Contacts attendees and department representatives about training program.

Schedules the appropriate classroom and prepares the physical setup.

Follow all Company policy and procedures.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.

Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.

As needed, seek advice from HSE representative.

Additional functions

• Shall partner with management and other functions to ensure that the Company’s training and competency processes and requirements are completed in a timely manner.

• Collect education, training and professional development documentation for all employees and enter into a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Verify training certifications for all personnel prior to site mobilization.

• Responsible for the tracking of employee training and competency.

• Produce reports on training statistics and create and manage regular critical certification expiry reports.

• Identify and communicate to management areas of concern where training and key performance indicators’ (KPIs) are not being met.

• Researches, plans, organizes and conducts training programs, seminars and conferences for clerical, supervisory, technical and lower-level management personnel.

• Assists with the creation of material for new training programs; reviews, evaluates and modifies existing and proposed programs; recommends appropriate changes.

• Assists with preparing and administering various training programs.

• Prepares and distributes training aids such as instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids; sets up audio-visual equipment and makes presentations when necessary.

• Contacts attendees and department representatives about training program.

• Provide training attendance records to Payroll for processing.

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of training road maps associated with Parker Drilling Canada workforce.

• Ensure training road map is consistent with Company, Client and Regulatory Requirements.

• Conduct routine assessment on training providers to ensure they are compliant with meeting course requirements and training standards associated with Parker Drilling.

• Develop and implement a quality program to ensure 3rd party training providers are meeting expectations set by Parker Drilling Canada.

• Review third party training cost on an annual basis and provide a summary report to supervisor.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

•  diploma or technical experience
•  5 years of related training experience.

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

 • Experience within the Oil and Gas sector and Drilling Contractors is preferred

• Must have ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness

• Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining quality

• Must have good computer skills to include all Microsoft Office products with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience with a Learning Management System

• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers, union and vendors

• Must possess sound analytical and reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions

Position competencies

• Initiating & Driving Change • Acts as a catalyst for and takes responsibility for leading, directing, and managing organizational change
• Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions
• Creates work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation
• Drives step changes in how the company operates
• Understands how to change and addresses not only systems and processes, but also cultural aspects of change
• Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market
• Develops a change strategy that includes milestones and timelines
• Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change initiatives
• Understands and supports the need for change
• Envisions and articulates the intended result of the change process
• Provides direction and focus during the change process
• Helps to generate support of the changes throughout the organization
• Identifies and enlists allies who support the change process
• Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change
• Result Focused • Establishes clear, specific performance goals, expectations, and priorities
• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
• Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers
• Very bottom-line oriented
• Steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Navigates quickly and effectively to resolve problems and obstacles
• Persists to complete tasks/responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties
• Develops a sense of urgency in others to complete tasks
• Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to improve performance all the time
• Challenges him- or herself and others to raise the bar on performance
• Focuses people on critical activities that yield a high impact
• Holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time and within budget (e.g., models high work standards and demands the same from others)
• Team Work
•  Blends people into teams when they are needed
•  Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team
• Shares wins and successes
• Fosters open dialogue
• Lets people finish and be responsible for their work
• Seeks consensus among diverse viewpoints as a means of building group commitment
• Defines success in terms of the whole team
• Creates a feeling of belonging in the team
• Values the contributions of all team members
• Creates an environment that encourages open communication amongst team members
• Creates an environment that encourages collective problem solving amongst team members
• Customer Focus
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Gets first-hand customer information and uses it to understand customers' business issues and needs for improvements in products and services
• Acts with customer in mind
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
• Genuinely enjoys working with customers to build long-term partnerships
• Creates a sense of customer focus throughout their team/ department/ business unit

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• N/A - Not Applicable
• Carry up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Sit/stand while performing primarily sedentary work
• Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for employment.

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.