Contract: Emergency Response Services (Firefighter) / British Columbia

The highly valued Oil and Gas client is seeking to add a skilled Firefighter to become an asset to their Emergency Response Services team! This is a long term contract with a great opportunity for longeivity, located near Foster Creek/Christina Lake, BC, on a 7/7 shift, FIFO basis. 



Description:

Emergency Services Responder is responsible for all duties pertaining to Fire, Rescue, Medical, Emergency, and Environmental hazards as well as all other duties as required – this is in accordance with the clients Emergency Services policies, standards, codes of practice, procedures and work practices.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective emergency response by providing professional application of skills and techniques at the emergency scene.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and equipment.
• Make fire code inspections of site facility infrastructure and prepares pre-fire plans.
• Provide leadership and training to operations Auxiliary Brigade team members.
• Comply with all Health & Safety and other requirements established by the cleint.
• Know and comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code.
• Report any injury or illness immediately, report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is available and is worn where and when required.
• Willing to share knowledge to coach and mentor colleagues.
• Maintain a calm, clear and concise frame of mind in stressful situation.

Competencies:

• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Services and Industry best practices
• Emotional intelligence and organizational understanding to engage and partner with diverse stakeholders
• Able to communicate in a respectful way that is tailored to the audience and situation, conveying difficult messages in a constructive manner

Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years or more of fire-fighting experience
• NFPA 1001 Level 1&2
• NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver / Operator
• NFPA 1072 Technician Level
• ICS 100 & 200
• NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Level
• NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue Technician Level (preferred)
• NFPA 1041 Level 2
• NFPA 10 Extinguisher Technician (Required)
• Current Health Care Provider CPR (BLS)
• Current ITLS Certification
• EMR/PCP in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• Completed related post-secondary education. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License Class 3/4 with airbrake (Q) endorsement
• Proficient in MS Office suite of programs