The Rescue Supervisor/ Instructor is responsible for managing and coordinating all operational functions of the rescue team. Serve as a lead instructor for Technical Rescue courses, mentoring rescue personnel and ensuring team members maintain the knowledge, skills, and certifications required to perform rescue operations safely and effectively. Assist in the development and implementation of the Rescue Action Plan.

Coordinate, manage, and supervise all functional groups involved in rescue activities. Develop, coordinate, and deliver Technical Rescue training programs, including classroom instruction, hands‑on practical exercises, skills assessments, and competency evaluations. Evaluate training effectiveness, maintain training records, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in rescue training programs and operational readiness.

Demonstrate proficiency while preparing performance evaluations for assigned personnel. Oversees the human resource functions of assigned team, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling team. Recommends and provides input for salary and job change actions to upper management.

Ensures that all personnel receive safety and process training. Coach and counsel team to improve technical skills and interpersonal and problem resolution skills. Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new skills and techniques.

Assists others as assigned.

Education and Experience Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a related field and five (5) years’ industrial experience or equivalent training combined with ten (10) years’ industrial experience preferred. Must have experience in a Rescue environment within an industrial service, refining, petrochemical or manufacturing environment.

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Licenses or Specific Training PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Respiratory Fit Tested, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, Fire Safety / Fire Watch, Confined Space Entry & Monitor, Confined Space Rescue,



Technical Rope Rescue Level II as required by facility.

Technical Rope Rescue

Level III, Technical Rope Rescue Instructor. Proficiency with MS Office and other function-specific software. Must understand and effectively manage key financial issues that impact rescue functions and the business.

Knowledge of Provincial OHS , and other rules and regulations associated with facility and employee Health & Safety. Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, an unwavering commitment to safety and health and other company policies and procedures. Ability to effectively interact with and develop and maintain strong rapport and credibility with senior management in company.

Interfaces with internal personnel, customers and industry groups. Collaborates with peers to best utilize resources and systems and to actively improve Health and Safety Management System. Where reasonably practicable, mechanical aids, equipment, or team assistance are used to lift, lower, push, pull, or carry such loads, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Code and organizational procedures.

In rare emergency situations, the role may require assisting with the relocation of an individual over a short distance, using approved emergency response techniques, available equipment, and training subject to hazard assessment. The role also requires the physical capability to safely and independently drag a patient weighing up to 150 pounds for a distance of up to 50 feet, in accordance with established safety procedures and training.



Splits time between office and shop or field locations.

Travels to other facilities in assigned area as needed. Anticipates and proactively solves complex problems through creative use of internal/external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise. Identify, evaluate and implement processes/ procedures and required improvements to eliminate negative impacts.

Most of work is not subject to detailed review, so errors may be critical and have long-term impact. Management to set direction and objectives, interpret policy issues, develop new concepts & resolve unusual problems.

Receives general guidance and strategic direction: Assignments are made in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems and deviations in accordance with instructions, policies, and accepted practices. In addition to supervisory duties, has impact on budgeting, controlling costs, planning, and scheduling & procedural change.

Is expected to independently analyze situations and data to determine best course of action and to make positive and active contributions to assist the organization in achieving its key financial and growth goals.

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Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, comprehensive flare services, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management.

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📌 Rescue Field Supervisor/Instructor (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Total Safety
📍 Sherwood Park