Emergency Service Maintainer - Future Opportunities

Bruce Power; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce Power is seeking an Emergency Services Maintainer to join our Safety-First Emergency Response team at the Bruce Power site in Canada. You will perform fire protection duties, respond to incidents, and coordinate with external agencies to ensure rapid and safe outcomes.

You will also train trainees, inspect equipment, and maintain required licenses and certifications. This role requires rigorous physical fitness, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to operate in potentially

Qualifications

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I/II certification required.
• Grade XII with post-secondary fire-related studies recommended.
• Valid DZ license or higher and related driving credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection duties including zone walkdowns and inspections.
• Respond to site incidents such as fires, medical situations, or rescue operations.
• Interact with external fire departments, ambulance services, and HAZMAT agencies.
• Maintain licenses and training for driving motorized equipment (DZ license).
• Train and mentor ERT trainees and evaluate their skills.
• Inspect and maintain Emergency Services equipment and PPE.
• Conduct safety-related inspections and coordinate with other workgroups.
• Review rescue plans for work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Record reports and assist in emergency exercises and drills.
• Support dosimetry processes and re-supply cylinders as needed.

Skills

Fire protection

Emergency response

Rescue from heights

Hazard recognition

Communication

Education

NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I/II

Grade XII + fire-related studies certificate

Tools

DZ license

PPE inspection tools

Fire equipment inspection tools

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work?

Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As partof our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential.

Bruce Power is seeking to enhance our Emergency and Protective Services team through building a pipeline of experienced, talented and dynamic individuals in the role of Emergency Services Maintainer.

What will you be responsible for?

• Perform fire protection duties such as, but not limited to, combustible fire zone walkdowns, hot work inspections and fire impairments in accordance with procedural duties and responsibilities.

• Respond to actual Site incidents within the prescribed time limits when called upon. This would include but is not limited to incidents such as, fire emergencies, 1st aid/medical situations, and rescue from heights or confined spaces, hazardous material emergencies, automobile extrication.

• Interact with other agencies including but not limited to external fire departments, external ambulance services, external HAZMAT agencies, etc.

• Acquire & maintain appropriate licenses for driving/operating motorized equipment including but not limited to DZ license.

• Train/mentor ERT trainees including but not limited to theoretical training, practical skill training and evaluation of the trainees’ skills.

• Perform inspection, testing and minor maintenance of Emergency Response Services equipment, both personal protective and field equipment, including but limited to, fire water supply/fire hose cabinets/fire hydrants, eyewash stations/emergency showers, emergency lighting units, speakers, fire extinguishers, and miscellaneous safety equipment, fixed and other fire protection equipment.

• Perform safety-related inspections and interacts with other workgroups.

• Provides input to and interacts with other workgroups regarding control of ignitions sources, including conducting field inspections, reviewing perimetry and advising responsible work group that corrective actions are required.

• Review and ensure understanding of activated rescue plans regarding work in confined spaces or at elevated heights. The ESM may be required to work in confined spaces or at elevated heights.

• Perform visual inspections and minor maintenance of all station fire exit doors and safety related signage.

• Record and sign off appropriate record forms and/or digital process as per work management expectations.

• Conducts, participates in, assesses, and evaluates station, site and Departmental emergency exercises, drills, shift practices and skill training as required.

• Performs inspections, testing, fit tests and minor maintenance on various emergency and hazardous response equipment including but not limited to, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, fire-fighting equipment, and fire extinguishers, PPE.

• Acts as a technical resource for site staff in emergency services response matters.

• Provides training and information as required for emergency and non-emergency staff in emergency services response areas including but not limited to, respiratory protection, fire procedures, rescue considerations, shift training sessions, safety meetings, etc.

• Attends and participates in all required training including but limited to ERT, ERO etc.

• Uses computer skills to input required reports and information including but limited to, updating inspection reports, fire plans, emergency related guides.

• Cleans and decontaminates Emergency Services equipment, identifies deficient equipment, and arranges for repair or replacement.

• Performs minor painting on Emergency Services equipment.

• Performs Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in a radiation emergency or drill event such as event briefings, scribe, radiation surveys and contaminated casualty.

• Performs hazard assessments including but not limited to HAZMAT, gas testing for confined space, radiation surveys, etc.

• May be required to work in a supervisory capacity as an Incident Commander.

• Maintains a physical fitness level commensurate with the requirements of the ESM job document and qualifications, such that the tradesperson is able to perform work in emergency situations wearing heavy and restrictive equipment including but not limited to, bunker gear, SCBA.

• Carries out good housekeeping and fire and accident prevention practices in the performance of the work.

• As required, perform fit testing for all departments and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on-the-job training for other work groups.

• Provide support to the Dosimetry department for Thermoluminescent Dosimetry (TLD) badges, including but not limited to, prepare, gather, process and change-out TLDs as required by procedure.

• Provide support to Bruce A and Bruce B, on an as needed basis, to relocate and fill in-service cylinders.

• Performs other duties as required

Education and Experience

• Grade XII and post-secondary certificate in fire related studies and NFPA 1001 (Firefighter Level I and II).

• Grade XII and 3 years of municipal volunteer fire department experience and NFPA 1001 (Firefighter Level I and II).

Proof of EACH documentation listed below MUST be attached to application for consideration:

• NFPA 1001 (FF1 and FF2) Certificate

• Standard First Aid Certificate

• Valid “D” License with a “Z” License endorsement

• Valid York University Fitness, C-PAT, OFAI, or Valid Bruce Power ESPA test certificate

In accordance with applicable legislation or company policy, Personal Protective Equipment required for this role is regarded as a bona fide condition of employment.

Please be advised the Emergency Service Maintainer position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the company’s Alcohol and Drug Use Policy BP-STND-00215 that aligns with REGDOC 2.2.4, Fitness for Duty, Volume II, Managing Alcohol and Drug Use.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.