Firefighter Rescue Tech

Haztech has a great opportunity for full-time and casual Firefighters/ERT to join our team for a long-term project in Kingston, Ontario. Applicants must have the valid certificates listed under the Qualifications section

Please note that this is travel role and it requires the full-time ERTs to work two week on and two week off rotations. All travel is covered, as well as meal allowance and accommodations.

Responsibilities

As a member of Haztech’s ERT team you will respond to emergency situations to protect people, the environment, and property from all types of accidents and emergencies.

Responsibilities include the use of skills and expertise in fire, rope rescue, confined space rescue and medical emergencies. You will inspect and monitor confined spaces, work at heights as required and ensure rescue, fire and EMS equipment is inspected and maintained. As a member of the ERT team you will also create and review site rescue and fire plans and run drills and training.

All safety procedures must be followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment. The goal with this role is to optimize emergency response plans and procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to keep project personnel and the local community safe.

The chosen individual will perform this diverse range of activities with a focus on safety, professionalism, and teamwork.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• NFPA 1001 Level I and II - Mandatory
• NFPA 472 - Mandatory
• Confined Space Rescue - Mandatory
• Rope Rescue Mandatory
• NFPA 1002 - preferred
• Minimum First Responder Level “B” - Mandatory
• 1+ year(s) Firefighter experience - preferred
• Valid Drivers License - Must have Class 3A within 2 months of starting the role
• Criminal record clearance - Mandatory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated

About Us

Haztech is a leading North American provider of professional, innovative, and tailored healthcare and technical safety services across a diverse range of sectors including Mining and Resources, Oil and Gas, Government, Defense, and the General Public. Haztech delivers robust, consolidated, and sophisticated services including on-site doctors, nurses and paramedics, remote access health centers, and health & safety programs.

Our scope of service also consists of occupational health testing, covid-19 testing, firefighting – rescue and emergency services, primary healthcare, medevac, security, safety training, and return-to-work management. We have a proven and unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability, and efficiency with credit to our team of highly dedicated health & safety professionals.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

• NFPA 1001 Level I and II or equivalent (required)
• NFPA 472 operations level (or equivalent) (required)
• First Responder Level “B”, EMR or PCP designation (required)
• Confined Space Certificate (required)
• Rope Rescue Certificate (required)