Our Emergency Response division is looking for a new Emergency Response Operators to join our team! We are looking for skilled, hard working candidates to join this tight knit group and respond to various emergency events throughout Ontario and Canada. Have you ever thought about getting involved in your community, working outside of your comfort zone, and responding to situations the average person watches on the news? Our team looks for highly motivated individuals that we can invest in. This position involves grit, determination, and above all the willingness to learn. Due to the specialized nature of this work we understand that training is a large component of success which is why we measure our candidates on their personality traits, not degrees. All of our team members come from different walks of life and we look to find and grow their existing skill sets to suit our needs.

Key Responsibilities:

The Emergency Response Operator will respond to various incidents such as:

• Environmental and Industrial spills
• Clandestine laboratory decommissioning
• Highway incidents involving tractor trailers, accidents, and chemical leaks
• Train derailments involving hazardous chemicals, fires, and site safety planning.
• Marine operations mostly regarding fuel spills into open bodies of water. Involving boom deployment and boat operations.
• Weather event responses involving wind/ice storms, forest fires, and flooding.
• Chemical assessments and advisory services.
• Working alongside police, fire, EMS, Environment Canada, and other stakeholders.
• Incidents involving heavy equipment, vacuum trucks, and water blasters.
• Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required
• Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner
• Completing work related documentation and reporting
• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures
• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence
• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others
• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act
• Participate in team/staff meetings when required
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Strong Work Ethic
• Willing to learn
• Strong value in honesty, trainability, and growth.
• Highly Motivated
• Valid DZ and/or AZ license with a suitable drivers abstract (Or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment)
• On-call work availability for emergency response
• Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug & alcohol testing
• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment)

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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