Job description
Rescue Technician Flexible field-based rescue work across Canada
Are you looking for flexible work options, supplemental income, or access into industries such as oil & gas, power generation, mining, construction, and industrial maintenance? Irwin's Safety offers project-based rescue work that gives you flexibility, paid training, and a pathway to advance your career in technical rescue and safety. Travel and accommodation are provided on applicable projects.
Irwin's Safety has grown from Williams Lake, BC in 2009 to more than 20 offices across Canada. We provide full-cycle Health, Safety & Environment, Risk Management, and Industrial Labour solutions to clients in mining, energy, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and First Nations communities. Our Technical Rescue division is actively building regional capacity — and that's where you come in.
We are currently recruiting Rescue Technicians on a casual, project-based basis for confined space rescue, high angle / rope rescue standby, and emergency response coverage across our office regions.
Qualifications
- Valid Confined Space Rescue ticket — trained to a minimum of NFPA 1006
- High Angle / Rope Rescue, Operations level (certification in both confined space and rope rescue preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of rescue experience (5 years preferred)
- Valid OFA1 / SFA certificate required
- Experience in industrial safety roles, particularly confined space environments
- Experience operating gas detectors (Industrial Scientific preferred)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and clean driving record
- Basic computer skills
- IRATA rope access certification an asset
- Valid Confined Space Attendant ticket preferred (training can be provided)
- NCSO designation considered an asset
- Ability to pass client-site orientations, including drug & alcohol testing and security clearances
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site confined space and high angle / rope rescue standby coverage for client projects under direction of the Irwin's Technical Rescue team
- Develop, review, and execute site-specific rescue plans for confined space and elevated work
- Perform emergency evacuation and rescue of personnel from confined spaces, elevated structures, and other hazardous environments
- Deliver first aid and patient packaging as required during rescue operations
- Inspect, test, and perform preventative maintenance on all rescue equipment to NFPA standards
- Assist Service Leads in identifying hazards and recommending control measures using the hierarchy of controls
- Participate in pre-job hazard assessments, JHA reviews, and pre-entry briefings
- Support site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and shared vigilance with the worker group
- Report findings, observations, and trends to the Irwin's H&S team and assigned Service Lead
Primary Deployment Regions
Irwin's Safety operates from 20+ offices across Canada. We are actively building casual / contractor bench strength in all the following regions:
Calgary, AB Cranbrook, BC Edmonton, AB Fernie, BC Fort St. John, BC Halifax, NS High Level, AB Kelowna, BC Kitimat, BC Maple Ridge, BC Montreal, QC Peace River, AB Powell River, BC Prince George, BC Prince Rupert, BC Regina, SK Rossland, BC Sudbury, ON Toronto, ON Vancouver, BC Victoria, BC Winnipeg, MB
Candidates outside these regions are welcome to apply for project-based travel work.
How to Apply
This role is best suited for independent rescue technicians, semi-retired emergency response professionals, or those with flexible availability for multi-day site deployments.
Submit your resume via our online application form at: [ application URL to confirm ]
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
JOB DETAILS
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay Rate: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Schedule: 8-12 hour shifts, project length varies
Travel and LOA: provided on applicable jobs
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 40 per week
Additional pay:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- technician: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- rescue technician: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
