IRATA Level 3 Technician - Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 7, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician will oversee complex rope access operations while ensuring strict compliance with industry safety standards. They are responsible for performing specific job functions related to work orders and assisting other team members as required.

Job details

Position Summary Tacten is seeking a Level 3 Rope Access Technician to support our client site in Fort McMurray, AB. You will play a crucial role in overseeing complex operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Position Information: Start date: October 2026 7/7 rotation, 12 hour shifts Applicants must be local to Fort McMurray or willing to relocate (Local Living Incentive provided) Build more than a career in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, build a lifestyle. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo offers trades professionals the opportunity to earn a strong living while enjoying a quality of life that’s hard to match anywhere else in Canada. With some of the country’s highest average household incomes, steady industrial growth, and long-term career opportunities across energy, construction, maintenance, infrastructure, and industrial services, skilled tradespeople can accelerate both their careers and earning potential. Life here is about more than work. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo combines big opportunity with a close-knit community feel. Residents enjoy access to world-class recreation facilities, extensive outdoor adventures, family-friendly neighborhoods, and year-round activities surrounded by Alberta’s stunning boreal landscape. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, hockey, camping, or spending time with family at one of Canada’s largest recreation centres, there’s always something to do outside of work. For trades talent looking for stability, opportunity, community, and adventure, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo offers a place where hard work is rewarded, and where life outside of work truly matters! Responsibilities Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of a Level III Rope Access Technician Be conversant with relevant work techniques Assist other technicians as required Perform specific job functions as they relate to work orders Ensure operational safety of all equipment Requirements IRATA Level 3 Certification First Aid certification CSO or BSO or CSTS-2020 Journeyman ticketed would be an asset ESC or OSSA Confined Space Monitor and Entry would be an asset Exceptional safety and quality awareness Self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical and performance level Benefits The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe! Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals. Company Overview For 20 years, Tacten has delivered integrated industrial services that support the safe, reliable performance of critical assets in complex operating environments. Our teams combine multi-disciplinary trades, certified IRATA personnel, and customized access solutions to help clients plan and complete work safely and efficiently. Guided by a People First approach, Tacten brings skilled professionals together to support industrial maintenance, mechanical integrity, inspection, and reliability programs. Our work contributes to the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Tacten is part of TiC Solutions, where we shape and strengthen the physical world through insight-driven engineering, lifecycle services that deliver results, and a commitment to reliability and performance. Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an IRATA Level 3 certification and valid First Aid certification. Additional requirements include a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work at a high technical performance level.