Emergency Response Technician

At Ambipar Response Canada, we invest in our employees and take pride in fostering growth as you work towards a career in the environmental industry. We offer an energetic, dynamic, and supportive team environment, shaping you to be a leader in your role.

Ambipar is a multidisciplinary firm that provides a wide range of environmental, emergency response, industrial services, and training. Opportunity exists for you to grow and learn more about these industries within Ambipar.

For more information on Ambipar, follow this link: https://ambipar.com/usa/ambipar-response/

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Ambipar. is currently seeking an Emergency Response Technician (ERT) based out of the Lower Mainland. The successful individual will be responsible for responding to emergency situations, ensuring the safety of people, property, and the environment through timely and effective action.

Applicants must be located in the Lower Mainland. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AT HAND / WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL CONSIST OF:

OPERATIONAL

• Deliver prompt and efficient emergency responses to incidents such as plant and rail fires, spills, medical emergencies, and alarms, utilizing a range of effective rescue tactics.


• Ensure having full understanding of daily assignment(s).


• Maintain all equipment, fire systems, fire apparatus, and assets.


• Provide training to staff and client personnel.


• Design fire plans and complete fire code inspections.


• Discuss operational needs with onsite representative, if required.


• Ensure acting within the appropriate response time.
  

SAFETY

• Review and demonstrate compliance regarding the company and clients HSEQ policies and procedures as directed by the HSEQ Manager.
  


• Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
  


• Correct hazards and improper activities as soon as they are observed. Immediately report to site lead all accidents, incidents, injuries, and illnesses.

REPORTING

• Complete daily scope of work, PJHA, permits and upload to the designated location.
  


• Complete documentation of emergency response with site lead.
  


• Provide reports as required from the Client.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physically fit and capable of performing an emergency response technique.


• NFPA 1081 or NFPA 1001 Level II.


• NFPA 472/1072 Technician/ Operations Level


• NFPA 1006 Confined Space Technician


• H2S Alive.


• Advanced First Aid/EMR or above.


• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with clean abstract.


• ICS 100 / 200.


• Working knowledge with the following programs - SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, WhatsApp.


• Successful completion of drug and alcohol tests as required by both legislation and clients.


• Successful completion of annual physical fitness test.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• Positive and professional attitude.


• Must reside in the Lower Mainland or Greater Vancouver area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of industrial response experience will be considered an asset.


• NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician


• NFPA 1006 Swift Water Technician


• NFPA 1002- Driver/ Operator, Pump Operator
  


•  NFPA 1041 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor
  


•  ICS 300
  


• Valid Class 3 with Q endorsement or above, driver's license.


• Rail response experience, including firefighting, HAZMAT cleanup and capping kits.

SCHEDULE

• Casual/Part-Time
  


• 8 to 12-hour shifts
  


• Day shift
  


• Night shift