Emergency Response Technician (Alberta)

Emergency Response Technician (Alberta)

01 Nov
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Ambipar Response Canada
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Alberta

01 Nov

Ambipar Response Canada

Alberta

About Ambipar Response Canada

Ambipar Response Canada provides emergency response, environmental, industrial, marine, and training services across Canada. Our team supports clients in managing emergencies, protecting the environment, and maintaining safe operations. We are committed to helping employees develop their skills, gain practical experience, and build long-term careers in the emergency response and environmental services industry.

What We Offer:

- Health and dental benefits
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- RRSP matching program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Tuition and professional development reimbursement
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work-from-home opportunities for eligible positions, where applicable

About the Role

Ambipar Response Canada is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join our team in Terrace, BC. Applicants must currently reside in Terrace or be willing to relocate to the area. You will support emergency response operations involving hazardous materials, environmental spills, fire incidents, medical emergencies, confined space rescue, and other industrial emergencies. You will work alongside an experienced team to help protect people, property, and the environment. This position involves a combination of routine equipment maintenance, fieldwork, emergency response activities, and ongoing training. Youmust be comfortable working in a variety of environments, including remote locations, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Response and Field Operations





- Respond to environmental, industrial, fire, medical, and hazardous materials incidents as required.
- Support emergency response activities to protect people, property, and the environment.
- Assist with hazardous materials response, spill containment, chemical transfer, packaging, and remediation activities.
- Participate in fire response operations, including wildland fire response when required.
- Support confined space rescue, high-angle rescue, and working-at-height activities as required.
- Assist with medical response activities and maintain medical equipment and supplies.

Equipment and Site Maintenance

- Inspect, maintain, and prepare emergency response and rescue equipment for deployment.
- Assist with the inspection and maintenance of fire response equipment.
- Ensure response equipment, tools, and supplies are clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Complete routine tasks in the shop and at field worksites.

Safety, Training, and Teamwork

- Follow company health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Participate in required internal and external training to maintain and develop technical skills.
- Attend worksite meetings, safety meetings, and operational briefings.




- Work collaboratively with team members during routine operations and emergency responses.
- Support additional operational duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required

- Valid Class 5 driver's license with six or fewer demerit points.
- Ability to participate in emergency response operations and rotating on-call schedules.
- Willingness and ability to work in remote locations and a variety of field environments.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety-focused workplace.
- Willingness to complete required training and maintain job-related certifications.

The following experience and certifications are considered assets:

- At least one year of emergency response experience.
- Advanced First Aid (AFA) certification.
- Confined Space Rescue certification or Confined Space Rescue Technician qualifications.
- High Angle Rescue Technician certification.
- NFPA 1001 or NFPA 1081 certification.
- NFPA 1006 certification.
- NFPA 1072 certification.
- Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Technician certification.

Candidates who do not hold all preferred certifications are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience, transferable skills, and the ability to complete required training will also be considered.

Work Schedule and Availability

- 40 hours/week - overtime and weekends when required.
- Day and night shifts, depending on operational requirements.
- 24/7/365 on-call availability while on rotation.
- Work outside of regular hours may be required during emergency response situations.

📌 Emergency Response Technician (Alberta)
🏢 Ambipar Response Canada
📍 Alberta

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