Rescue Technician

Job summary

Provide rescue and recovery, first aid, and emergency evacuation support, and carry out rescue plans when needed. Assess hazards, inspect and maintain rescue equipment, and promote workplace safety through meetings and shared vigilance.

Job details

Irwin's Safety is currently hiring Experienced Certified High Angle / Confined Space Rescue technicians for on-site work in the Greater Sudbury ON area. Employment is casual and rotational. Shifts are usually 10 or 12 hours QUALIFICATIONS MUST HAVE Valid Confined Space Rescue ticket – trained to a minimum of NFPA 1006 SHOULD HAVE High Angle/Rope Rescue Operations level (certification in both is preferred) Minimum 2 years rescue experience (5 years preferred) Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driving record OFA1 / SFA certificate required Experience in industrial related safety positions, particularly confined space knowledge Experience with gas detectors (Industrial Scientific preferred) Basic computer skills are required IRATA rope access certification would be considered an asset Valid Confined space attendant ticket is preferred but training will be provided NCSO certificate is preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Provide rescue and recovery for persons in dangerous situation Provide first aid support as needed Perform emergency evacuation and/or carry out rescue plan when required Assist in assessing potential hazards Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment Maintain an active role in ensuring proper work safety for their self and others in the surrounding area through safety meetings and shared vigilance; other duties as assigned

What you’ll do

Provide rescue and recovery, first aid, and emergency evacuation support, and carry out rescue plans when needed. Assess hazards, inspect and maintain rescue equipment, and promote workplace safety through meetings and shared vigilance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid confined space rescue ticket with training to at least NFPA 1006, a valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean record, and an OFA1 or SFA certificate. At least two years of rescue experience is required, with five preferred; high-angle or rope rescue operations certification, industrial safety experience, gas detector experience, and basic computer skills are also sought.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Confined Space Rescue
• High-Angle Rescue
• Rope Rescue
• Rescue and Recovery
• First Aid
• Emergency Evacuation
• Hazard Assessment
• Rescue Equipment Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Industrial Safety
• Gas Detector Use
• Confined Space Attendant
• Computer Skills
• Safety Meetings
• Class 5 Driver’s License

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Trades
• Construction