Emergency Response Technician

Ambipar Response Canada

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About The Position

Ambipar Response Canada is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to join its team in Terrace, British Columbia. Applicants must currently reside in Terrace or be willing to relocate to the area. The role supports emergency response operations involving hazardous materials, environmental spills, fire incidents, medical emergencies, confined space rescue, and other industrial emergencies. The technician works alongside an experienced team to help protect people, property, and the environment.

The position combines routine equipment maintenance, fieldwork, emergency response activities, and ongoing training. It requires working in varied environments, including remote locations, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with overtime and weekends when required. Day and night shifts depend on operational requirements, and 24/7/365 on-call availability is required while on rotation. Work outside regular hours may be required during emergency responses.

Requirements

• 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 environment.
• Willingness to complete required training and maintain job-related certifications.
• Must currently reside in Terrace, BC, or be willing to relocate to the area.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Relevant experience, transferable skills, and ability to complete required training may also be considered in place of preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed