Rescue Field Supervisor/Instructor

Total Safety•Sherwood Park, AB

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rescue Supervisor/ Instructor is responsible for managing and coordinating all operational functions of the rescue team. This role serves as a lead instructor for Technical Rescue courses, mentoring rescue personnel and ensuring team members maintain the necessary knowledge, skills, and certifications. The position involves assisting in the development and implementation of the Rescue Action Plan, coordinating and supervising all functional groups in rescue activities, and determining organizational and logistical needs. The role also includes developing receiving briefings, situation reports, and mission objectives, as well as developing, coordinating, and delivering Technical Rescue training programs. Evaluating training effectiveness, maintaining records, and identifying areas for improvement are key responsibilities. The supervisor provides situation updates, maintains records, prepares performance evaluations, and ensures accountability for equipment and personnel. A mission-specific Rapid Intervention Plan is developed, and the role oversees human resource functions including performance appraisals, coaching, and counseling. Opportunities for team members to learn new skills and techniques are identified and provided.

Requirements

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.
Must have current valid driver’s license and valid proof of vehicle insurance if driving company vehicle.
Must maintain a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
Must have completed the following trainings: 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.
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.
Organization skills and self-motivation are critical to the success of this position.
Must possess high ethical standards demonstrated by their approach to business.
Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, an unwavering commitment to safety and health and other company policies and procedures.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Effective communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills.
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.
Regularly interfaces with and develops strong relationships with technicians and operations personnel.
Shares opinions, ideas and resources with others to achieve common goals; fosters teamwork and collaboration, builds trust.
Works with all functional areas to understand issues and to develop solutions.
Collaborates with peers to best utilize resources and systems and to actively improve Health and Safety Management System.

Nice To Haves

General Industry Safety and Health First Responder or better preferred.
Technical Rope Rescue Level III, Technical Rope Rescue Instructor.
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) preferred.
EMT Basic or better preferred.
NFPA 1006 and Pro-Board Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
Determine rescue organizational and logistical needs.
Develop receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that all rescue personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes.
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.
Provide situation updates and maintains records and reports.
Demonstrate proficiency while preparing performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
Ensure accountability and maintenance for all issued equipment.
Demonstrate proficiency in ensuring accountability of all assigned personnel.
Develop a mission specific Rapid Intervention Plan including personnel & equipment needs.
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.