Emergency Response Technician

About Ambipar Response Canada

Ambipar Response Canada provides emergency response environmental industrial marine and training services across Canada. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities to develop their skills and build a career in the environmental and emergency response industry.

What We Offer

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP Matching Program
• Growth Opportunities and Mentorship
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flex Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work-from-Home Opportunities where applicable
  

The Opportunity

Ambipar Response Canada is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join our team in Terrace BC.

The Emergency Response Technician will support emergency response operations involving environmental incidents hazardous materials fire response medical response confined space rescue and other emergency situations. This position requires the ability to work in a variety of environments including remote locations and participate in an emergency response and on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations involving environmental industrial fire medical and hazardous materials incidents.
• Participate in emergency response activities to protect people property and the environment.
• Support confined space rescue operations and working-at-height activities as required.
• Inspect maintain and prepare rescue equipment for deployment.
• Participate in fire response activities including wildland fire response when required.
• Work in remote locations and assist with the inspection maintenance and preparation of fire response equipment.
• Participate in hazardous materials response activities including chemical transfer and packaging spill containment and remediation.
• Assist with medical response activities and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Complete daily tasks in the shop and at worksites.
• Work effectively as part of a team during emergency response and routine operations.
• Attend and participate in internal and external worksite meetings.
• Participate in required internal and external training.
• Maintain equipment and ensure response supplies are ready for deployment.
• Follow company health safety environmental and operational procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Class 5 drivers licence with 6 or fewer demerits.
• Ability to work an emergency response and on-call schedule.
• Ability to work in remote locations and a variety of field environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in required training and maintain required certifications.

Preferred

• At least 1 year of emergency response experience.
• Confined Space Rescue certification.
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• H2S Alive certification.
• NFPA 1001 or NFPA 1081 certification.
• NFPA 1051 certification.
• NFPA 1006 certification.
• NFPA 1072 certification.
• Swiftwater Rescue certification.

Candidates who do not hold all of the preferred certifications may still be considered based on their relevant experience qualifications and ability to complete required training.

Schedule

• 14 days on / 7 days off
• Day and night shifts as required
• 24/7/365 on-call availability while on rotation
• Work outside of regular hours may be required during emergency response situations

Why Join Ambipar

This is an opportunity to develop hands-on experience in emergency response and environmental services while working alongside an experienced team. Employees have opportunities to expand their skills through training field experience and exposure to different types of emergency response operations.

If you are interested in emergency response and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a field-based environment we encourage you to apply.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager