Industrial Rescue Technicians

Role overview

Tacten Industrial Inc is hiring Industrial Rescue Technicians to support projects across the Atlantic Region. This project-based assignment begins in July and runs through October 2026.

The position focuses on confined space and high-angle rescue support in industrial settings. The technician will provide standby rescue coverage, respond to emergencies, and carry out technical rescue work in environments such as construction, mining, hydroelectric, marine, and oil and gas sites.

Work pattern and deployment

The schedule can include day and night shifts, rotating rosters, overtime, and travel to client locations throughout the region. The role is suited to candidates who can operate in varied industrial settings and adapt to changing project demands.

Key duties

The technician will take part in rescue operations, planning, equipment readiness, emergency medical response, and safety leadership. Work includes rescue drills, readiness checks, hazard reviews, equipment inspections, and emergency coordination with on-site teams and external responders.

Rescue operations

• Provide continuous confined-space and high-angle rescue standby support during active work.
• Carry out emergency rescues in confined spaces, at height, in fall-arrest situations, and in industrial or underground structures.
• Package and move patients using rescue litters, SKED stretchers, rescue baskets, and mechanical advantage setups.
• Set up and run hauling, lowering, raising, and attendant rescue systems.
• Take part in rescue practice runs, simulations, and emergency response drills.

Planning and risk assessment

• Review rescue plans, permits, and hazard assessments before work begins.
• Inspect sites to identify rescue obstacles and emergency access needs.
• Support the creation of rescue plans, Job Hazard Analyses, Safe Work Procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Confirm that rescue equipment and personnel are ready before entry or work-at-height activities start.

Equipment management

• Inspect, maintain, and record the condition of rescue gear, including harnesses, lifelines, tripods, winches, SRLs, rope systems, rescue litters, breathing apparatus, and medical equipment.
• Carry out inspections according to manufacturer instructions and applicable standards.
• Identify damaged gear and remove it from use.

Emergency medical response

• Deliver first aid and patient care within the limits of certification.
• Track entrant health and wellbeing during confined-space operations.
• Coordinate emergency response efforts with site emergency staff, ambulance services, fire departments, and client representatives.
• Keep emergency medical supplies and rescue response equipment stocked and ready.

Safety leadership

• Help build a strong safety culture and raise concerns when unsafe conditions are observed.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident reviews.
• Work in line with provincial occupational health and safety rules, confined space requirements, fall protection requirements, company procedures, client standards, and rescue best practices.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold confined space rescue technician certification, high-angle rope rescue technician certification, standard first aid and CPR, fall protection certification, and a valid driver’s licence. They must also be able to pass site-specific medical, drug, and alcohol testing.

Preferred background

Additional advantage will be given to candidates with IRATA or SPRAT rope access certification, NFPA 1006 rope rescue technician certification, NFPA 1006 confined space rescue technician certification, Advanced Medical First Responder training, Emergency Medical Responder certification, and WHMIS.

Core competencies

The ideal candidate understands confined-space hazards and rescue controls, technical rope rescue systems, mechanical advantage setups, and rescue equipment use. Strong hazard recognition, risk assessment, communication, leadership, decision-making, and teamwork skills are important, along with a calm approach in emergencies and a strong commitment to safety and rescue readiness.

Performance expectations

On site, the technician must remain rescue-ready, show competence with rescue systems and equipment, participate successfully in drills and assessments, keep certifications current, and provide professional support to clients and project teams while maintaining high safety standards.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Ability to climb ladders, structures, scaffolding, and rope systems.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection and rescue PPE.
• Ability to work in harsh weather and industrial environments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding rescue tasks while staying aware of surroundings.

Work environments

• Industrial facilities
• Hydroelectric generating stations
• Mining operations
• Construction projects
• Power generation facilities
• Remote locations

About the company

Tacten describes itself as a fast-growing, innovative, international public company with broad opportunities for career development. The organization supports a wide range of projects across oil and gas, civil, construction, and engineering work, and says it provides extensive training, courses, and progression opportunities.

For two decades, the company has focused on integrated industrial services using composite crews, multi-skilled trades, certified IRATA personnel, and customized access optimization programs for major clients operating in challenging environments.

Its work supports the safety and integrity of industrial operations in sectors such as petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing.

Additional information

Accessibility accommodations will be considered for applicants upon request. The company also uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses, and these tools may be used during screening or assessment.