Senior Emergency Rescue Technician

What's in It for You?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental coverage, plus emergency travel assistance, virtual care, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.


• Retention Bonus: Your commitment pays off—literally.


• All Gear Provided: Uniforms and PPE supplied for client sites, so you’re ready from day one.


• Grow Your Career: Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities.


• Earn More Through Referrals: Bring great people on board and get rewarded.

Your Mission

Supports the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Lead and performs Lead duties in their absence. Supervises the emergency and non-emergency activities of ERT members, provides training for auxiliary ERT members, and maintains rescue team equipment and apparatus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all required reports and documentation as needed


• Lead tactical response operations in the ERT Lead’s absence.


• Assist with the development of site-specific emergency response plans and procedures to ensure a coordinated and effective response to all emergencies across the site.


• Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and inventory of fire protection and life safety equipment and systems, along with all client assets under the stewardship of Intl.SOS


• Participate in meetings as assigned by the ERT Lead and client.


• Participate in training programs for ERT members and the auxiliary ERT.


• Attend safety/toolbox meetings.


• Participate in drills, inspections, and all other site-related duties as assigned.


• Maintain standards of practice consistent with the governing regulatory body.


• Comply with International SOS Policies and Procedures.


• Ensure that patients are managed in a professional and friendly manner.


• Ensure equipment and transport vehicles are ready 24/7 to undertake emergency response services.


• Participate in ongoing continuing education provided by International SOS


• Operate within boundaries of provincial licenses.


• Assist with the internal training program on site by preparing training sessions as requested.


• Participate in required drills/skills testing.


• Any other duties that may be requested from time to time by management..

Supervisor Responsibilities (When Applicable)

• Fulfil applicable officer responsibilities in the absence of the ERT Lead.


• Establish work priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate workflows.


• Maintain discipline and ensure rescue team members adhere to client policies and procedures.


• Ensure International SOS is represented in a positive and professional manner when interacting with the client and other contractors on site.


• Encourage a respectful work environment by demonstrating positive workplace behaviour.


• Lead rescue team members by demonstrating safe work behaviours and adherence to safety policies.


• Ensure rescue team members are compliant with client policies regarding code of conduct, uniform dress and appearance.

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Work safely to protect themselves and others from injury.


• Report any workplace hazards.


• Everyone in the workplace shares this responsibility equally.


• Undertake all mandatory safety training as required.


• Obey all health and safety procedures including correctly wearing all PPE provided.


• Report any workplace injury, illness or near misses. It is important to notify supervisors or employers of all injuries, no matter how insignificant they seem.


• Get to know emergency procedures and the location of the first aid kit and AED.


• Ask questions to check or clarify any issues related to OH&S training, tasks or any issue that may affect safety in the workplace.

The Talent We're Looking For

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• NFPA 1001 level II or 1081 facility fire brigade member – advanced exterior level


• NFPA 470 (or 1072, or 472) Hazardous Materials Response – Operations Level


• NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (preferred)


• NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Operations Level


• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level I (preferred)


• Class 3/4 drivers license with Q endorsement (or higher)


• H2S Alive


• Advance First Aid/MFR/EMR ( or higher)


• WHMIS


• Site-specific requirements as indicated at hire date (i.e. orientation, physical, etc.)

Required Competencies

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations


• Attention to detail