Emergency Response Technician

AMBIPAR GROUP; Terrace; Presencial; CAD 33.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental benefits

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP matching program

Professional development and training

Tuition and professional development

Mentorship and career growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-from-home opportunities for elig.

Descripción de la vacante

Ambipar Response Canada is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join our team in Terrace, BC. Relocation or residence in Terrace is required as the role involves remote environments and a rotating on-call schedule.

You will support emergency response operations for hazardous materials, environmental spills, and other industrial incidents. You will perform equipment maintenance, field work, and ongoing training while collaborating with an experienced team to protect people, property, and

Formación

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with six or fewer demerit points.
• Willingness to work in remote locations and various field environments.
• Ability to participate in rotating on-call schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a safety-focused team.
• Willingness to complete required training.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to environmental, industrial, fire, medical, and hazardous materials incidents as required.
• Support emergency response activities to protect people, property, and the environment.
• Assist with hazardous materials response, spill containment, chemical transfer, packaging, and remediation activities.
• Participate in fire response operations, including wildland fire response when required.
• Support confined space rescue, high-angle rescue, and working-at-height activities as required.
• Assist with medical response activities and maintain medical equipment and supplies.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Educación

AFA certification

NFPA 1001

NFPA 1081

Hazmat Technician

High Angle Rescue

Confined Space Rescue

NFPA 1006

Descripción del empleo

About Ambipar Response Canada

Ambipar Response Canada provides emergency response, environmental, industrial, marine, and training services across Canada. Our team supports clients in managing emergencies, protecting the environment, and maintaining safe operations. We are committed to helping employees develop their skills, gain practical experience, and build long-term careers in the emergency response and environmental services industry.

What We Offer:

• Health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• RRSP matching program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-from-home opportunities for eligible positions, where applicable

About the Role

Ambipar Response Canada is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join our team in Terrace, BC. Applicants must currently reside in Terrace or be willing to relocate to the area. You will support emergency response operations involving hazardous materials, environmental spills, fire incidents, medical emergencies, confined space rescue, and other industrial emergencies. You will work alongside an experienced team to help protect people, property, and the environment. This position involves a combination of routine equipment maintenance, fieldwork, emergency response activities, and ongoing training. Youmust be comfortable working in a variety of environments, including remote locations, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Response and Field Operations

• Respond to environmental, industrial, fire, medical, and hazardous materials incidents as required.
• Support emergency response activities to protect people, property, and the environment.
• Assist with hazardous materials response, spill containment, chemical transfer, packaging, and remediation activities.
• Participate in fire response operations, including wildland fire response when required.
• Support confined space rescue, high-angle rescue, and working-at-height activities as required.
• Assist with medical response activities and maintain medical equipment and supplies.

Equipment and Site Maintenance

• Inspect, maintain, and prepare emergency response and rescue equipment for deployment.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of fire response equipment.
• Ensure response equipment, tools, and supplies are clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Complete routine tasks in the shop and at field worksites.

Safety, Training, and Teamwork

• Follow company health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Participate in required internal and external training to maintain and develop technical skills.
• Attend worksite meetings, safety meetings, and operational briefings.
• Work collaboratively with team members during routine operations and emergency responses.
• Support additional operational duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with six or fewer demerit points.
• Ability to participate in emergency response operations and rotating on-call schedules.
• Willingness and ability to work in remote locations and a variety of field environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety-focused environment.
• Willingness to complete required training and maintain job-related certifications.

The following experience and certifications are considered assets:

• At least one year of emergency response experience.
• Advanced First Aid (AFA) certification.
• Confined Space Rescue certification or Confined Space Rescue Technician qualifications.
• High Angle Rescue Technician certification.
• NFPA 1001 or NFPA 1081 certification.
• NFPA 1006 certification.
• NFPA 1072 certification.
• Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Technician certification.

Candidates who do not hold all preferred certifications are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience, transferable skills, and the ability to complete required training will also be considered.

Work Schedule and Availability

• 40 hours/week - overtime and weekends when required.
• Day and night shifts, depending on operational requirements.
• 24/7/365 on-call availability while on rotation.
• Work outside of regular hours may be required during emergency response situations.