Experienced High Angle Rescue Technician

Total Group of Companies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Total Group of Companies is actively recruiting High-Angle Rescue Technicians to support our expanding operations across Canada, with projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. The role involves planning and providing industrial technical rescue standby, fire prevention, rescue support and emergency response services for clients.

Responsibilities include developing site-specific rescue plans, performing high-angle and technical rescue tasks, drills and inspections,

Qualifications

• High-Angle Rescue certification or Rope Rescue certification with interest in expanding to high-angle rescue
• Confined Space Rescue certification with interest in expanding into high-angle rescue
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• WHMIS 2015
• CSTS 2020
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue certification
• Advanced Rope Rescue or High-Angle Rescue training
• H2S Alive
• Firefighter training
• Industrial/turnaround or technical rescue experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and reviewing site-specific rescue plans
• Provide high-angle, rope rescue, and technical rescue standby
• Participate in rescue operations, drills, equipment setup, and inspections
• Inspect and maintain ropes, harnesses, anchors, retrieval systems, and other rescue equipment
• Monitor work areas and help maintain a safe site
• Support confined space rescue operations when required
• Work closely with rescue team members, site personnel, and contractors
• Communicate clearly and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment
• Travel to project locations and work varying schedules or rotations as required

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High-Angle Rescue certification

Confined Space Rescue certification

Confined Space Entry

Fall Protection

First Aid/CPR

WHMIS 2015

CSTS 2020

Driver’s License

NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue

Advanced Rope Rescue

H2S Alive

Firefighter training

Job description

The Total Group of Companies is actively recruiting High-Angle Rescue Technicians to support our rapidly expanding operations across Canada, with most opportunities currently located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Our work includes restoration projects, industrial sites, and live-plant turnarounds. Project locations, schedules, rotations, and durations will vary depending on client requirements. We welcome qualified High-Angle Rescue Technicians, as well as individuals with Confined Space Rescue experience who are interested in expanding their technical rescue skill set. The Rescue Team is primarily responsible for planning and providing industrial technical rescue standby, fire prevention, rescue support, and emergency response services for clients of the Total Group of Companies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and reviewing site-specific rescue plans.
• Provide high-angle, rope rescue, and technical rescue standby.
• Participate in rescue operations, drills, equipment setup, and inspections.
• Inspect and maintain ropes, harnesses, anchors, retrieval systems, and other rescue equipment.
• Monitor work areas and help maintain a safe site.
• Support confined space rescue operations when required.
• Work closely with rescue team members, site personnel, and contractors.
• Communicate clearly and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment.
• Travel to project locations and work varying schedules or rotations as required.

Required Certifications

• High-Angle Rescue or Rope Rescue certification; or
• Confined Space Rescue certification with an interest in expanding into high-angle rescue
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED
• WHMIS 2015
• CSTS 2020
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & Reliable Transportation

Additional Assets

• NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue certification
• Advanced Rope Rescue or High-Angle Rescue training
• H2S Alive
• Firefighter training
• Previous industrial, turnaround, or technical rescue experience
• Experience working in live-plant environments

To Be Considered, Applicants Must

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada and possess a valid SIN.
• Hold a valid driver’s licence and have reliable transportation.
• Be able to provide a clean or satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.
• Be physically capable of performing demanding rescue work at height.
• Be comfortable working at heights and in industrial environments.
• Be willing to travel and work varying schedules, rotations, and project durations.