rope access technician (RAT)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• All weather conditions

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee safety of operations
• Leading/instructing groups
• Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects
• Supervise other technical support workers in this group
• Wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Develop quality management and quality assurance standards
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Washing machines

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Area of specialization

• High-rises (8 stories or more)

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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