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Crane & Rigging Instructor

Are you an experienced Crane Operator with a passion for the industry?
Do you enjoy sharing your years of experience and knowledge with others?

At Bigfoot Crane Academy, we offer premier Crane Training across Western Canada…take a step out of the operator seat and join our team as a Crane & Rigging Instructor! Our services continue to be in high demand, and we’re looking for you!

Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. is seeking a full-time Crane & Rigging Instructor to join our Academy team at the head office in Abbotsford, BC. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Manager and be responsible for providing crane, rigging, and hoist training to our students and corporate clients. We’re hiring an instructor who is reliable, experienced, knowledgeable, patient, and looking for a rewarding career as an educator.

Working at Bigfoot

“Legendary Service” can only be achieved by a team of people who are focused on being legendary in their own skill set and character.

Bigfoot team members want every aspect of their personal and professional lives to be the best, and that dedication is reflected in how we bring our brand of “Legendary Service” to the market.

To be clear, we have industry-leading culture, safety and compensation programs. We are looking for exceptional people worthy of the level of respect these compensation programs provide our employees and their families.

Not everyone who applies will be a fit at Bigfoot, but for those who are, we can promise challenging work, high standards, and opportunities to take your career to new heights.

Compensation Outline

Those who are a fit at Bigfoot will have above average compensation in these main areas:

Highly competitive wages and sales commissions
Benefits for you and your family
Retirement planning including Bigfoot contributions to your RRSP
Education including sales training & certification

If you have the drive and desire to “Be Legendary”, and aren’t afraid of heights, then consider becoming a Crane Salesperson at Bigfoot.

Key Responsibilities

These are the day to day expectations of this job:

Instructor for corporate crane & rigging training throughout BC and Alberta.
- Light travel required (maximum 2 weeks per month, typically only 1-3 days)
Instructor for:
- Stiff Boom and Self-Erect Tower Crane Courses
- Rigger Certification Courses
- Crane and rigging training sessions at customer locations
Instructor for Construction Hoist Operator Course (training provided)
Provide Legendary customer service
Prepare training materials for upcoming sessions
Develop and maintain customer relationships
Provide innovative ideas and assist with course material development

Who You Are

You bring these skills/attributes to the job:

Required Experience

Full Scope – Mobile Hydraulic Certification or,
Full Scope – Stiff Boom 40 tonnes & Under Certification
Five (5) years crane and rigging industry experience, minimum
Fluent English, excellent grammar and manners
Strong computer and math skills
Class 5 license with clean abstract

Bonus Experience

Red Seal Crane Certification
Previous Training Experience
Microsoft Office Suite experience

Key Character and Skills

Positive, outgoing, adaptable, and team oriented
Passionate for the industry and sharing experiences/knowledge
Comfortable speaking in front of up to 10 people at a time
Energetic, very patient, and possess the endurance to speak for full day sessions
A self-starter that can work with minimal supervision
A “the right way is the only way” mentality
Clear communication and public speaking skills
Able to give negative feedback to students when required
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Type of person who is always punctual and prepared
Demonstrate consistent reliability and responsibility
Willing to travel up to 2 weeks per month
Ability to contribute positively in a team environment
Passionate about continued learning and professional development

What We Offer

Because we highly value all our employees, we offer:

We work hard to foster a culture of care, competition, support and mutual respect. In other words, we work with our friends.
Our core values include Integrity, Passion, Innovation, Preciseness, Balance and Caring.

Competitive Salary (TBD based on experience)
Company provided vehicle, cell phone, and laptop
Travel expenses for non-local training jobs
2 week’s paid vacation
Comprehensive Benefits Package
RRSP Program

Join Bigfoot and be a part of the fastest growing crane company in Western Canada!

We’re one team. Regardless of what we do, or what department we’re in, the most important thing is that we’re all working towards and in alignment with our Vision and Values.

If your qualifications match up to our needs please apply with your resume and cover letter either by using this form or by emailing them to and we’ll be talking soon.