Technical Training Administrator at Savaria Corporation – Surrey, British Columbia

About Savaria – Better Mobility for Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Garaventa Lift has a long-standing reputation as a world-class manufacturer specializing in LU/LA elevators, home elevators, and platform wheelchair lifts. Our passion is in creating an accessible world by developing and distributing products which promote barrier free access for all! Check out what we do at www.garaventalift.com! The roots of the company date back to 1928, when Garaventa pioneers built their first cable car in the Swiss alps and founded the company. Today, Garaventa Lift has grown into a global market leader thanks to innovative design, product functionality, and overall quality and safety. Our lifts are installed and maintained in over 100,000 private homes and public facilities such as office buildings, churches and places of worship, universities and train stations.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Technical Training Administrator to join our team in Surrey, BC. This role will report to the Technical Support Manager and will play a key role in ensuring our training systems, records, and processes run smoothly while providing support to external dealers, and external field technicians.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is committed to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Work Location: Surrey BC

Full Time - 1 year contract with possibility of extension

This is a 100% on-site position

Key Responsibilities

Technical Training Administration

• Manage the back-end administration of external training programs, including scheduling sessions, maintaining calendars, and coordinating logistics.
• Coordinate and support the deployment of training for dealers and field technicians, including technical training sessions, product training, and certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and dealer/technician certification and compliance tracking.
• Support onboarding by coordinating training plans and ensuring completion of required courses.
• Upload, assign, and track training.

Systems & Data Management

• Ensure training data is accurate and up to date in all systems and trackers.
• Generate regular reports on training completion, compliance, and participation.
• Identify gaps in records and follow up with and managers as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of training processes and administrative workflows.

Communication & Support

• Act as the first point of contact for training-related inquiries for external dealers.
• Send reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups to participants and facilitators.
• Support external dealers with tracking training requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or training coordination role preferred.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).

Key Skills

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
• Competitive compensation
• Competitive salary with medical and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
• Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life

Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

Savaria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all individuals. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility laws.

AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process):
Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow.

Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.

Hiring steps

1. Pre-screening with HR

2. Virtual Interview with hiring manager/ Interview panels

4. In-person Interview and facility tour

5. Background check and offer