MEM Instructor

Job Description

Business Title:

Department or Business Unit:

Supervisory Responsibilities /Direct Reports:

MEM Instructor

Training

N/A

Reports to:

Full Time / Part Time:

Operations and ERCM Manager

Full Time / Part Time    

Purpose / Summary:

To perform the role of the MEM Instructor by providing instruction to course candidates and to assist the MEM Lead Instructor in their duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of the subject in order to be able to handle questions from the students. 
• Be able to identify students’ weaknesses and plan a strategy to assist them with it. 
• Facilitate simulations by making and receiving radio transmissions, phone calls and verbal instruction.
• Manage the instructor boards to facilitate emergency simulations.
• Highlight any deficiencies of materials or equipment to the MEM Coordinator.
• Act as Role Player, as assigned by the MEM Coordinator.
• Complete end of course paperwork and class folder.
• Maintenance and storage areas of course materials and simulator equipment.
• Attend training programs, as directed by management.
• Ensure that correct and clear standards of practice are communicated. 
• Be impartial and promote equal opportunities amongst the students 
• Be a good example of safe work practices. 
• Be able to disseminate information in a correct way at lesson delivery. Should also be able to get students actively involved in the class.
• Be prompt and dependable in accordance with scheduled obligations. 
• To ensure that the company reputation and quality is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to established safety procedures.
  • ·         Instructors may be designated with maintenance and support functions required by certain accrediting bodies:

a. OPITO OIM role players

b. OPITO OIM- maintenance of equipment

c. OPITO MER tier 1 training

d. OPITO MER tier 0 training

Secondary Responsibilities

Maintenance*

• Facilities
• MEM Equipment
• OIM Simulator

 Administrative & Safety Support

• OPITO Central Register Form
• Submitting delegate list to OPITO
• Medical Emergency Responder (Requires national accreditation for first aid & O2 training)

OPITO Support

• Assistant- OIM Role Player
• Qualified Competency Assessor
• Qualified Internal Verifier

Key Competencies:

Competencies                  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue.
• Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Strategic Thinking - Analyzes market and competition.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of people.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to become competent in the theories and practical for classes.

Physical Demands – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.     Frequently required to walk; Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch.  Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance, color, peripheral, depth and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level is usually loud during simulations; moderate noise level at all other times.