rope access technician (RAT)

Job summary

Oversee safe rope-access operations, lead and coordinate workers, estimate project materials and equipment, and supervise technical support staff. Clean windows and other glass surfaces on high-rise buildings, administer first aid when needed, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work site environment At heights Dangerous All weather conditions Responsibilities Tasks Oversee safety of operations Leading/instructing groups Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects Supervise other technical support workers in this group Wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers Administer first aid in emergency situations Ensure safety procedures are followed Develop quality management and quality assurance standards Coordinate the flow of information within the team Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Washing machines Area of work experience Cleaning Area of specialization High-rises (8 stories or more) Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Personal suitability Excellent written communication Hardworking Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

Oversee safe rope-access operations, lead and coordinate workers, estimate project materials and equipment, and supervise technical support staff. Clean windows and other glass surfaces on high-rise buildings, administer first aid when needed, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Requires an other trades certificate or diploma, one to less than two years of experience, and Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) certification. A valid driver's licence, experience with washing machines, excellent written communication, and a hardworking attitude are also listed.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Rope Access
• Safety Oversight
• Team Leadership
• Project Materials Estimation
• Technical Worker Supervision
• Window Cleaning
• First Aid
• Safety Procedures
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Team Coordination
• Industrial Rope Access
• Equipment Operation
• High-Rise Cleaning
• Written Communication

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership

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