rope access technician (RAT)
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Equipment and machinery experience
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
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
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification
Equipment and machinery experience
- Washing machines
- Cleaning
- High-rises (8 stories or more)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Excellent written communication
- Hardworking
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Other benefits
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
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee safe rope-access operations, lead and coordinate workers, estimate project materials and equipment, and supervise technical support staff. Clean windows and other glass surfaces on high-rise buildings, administer first aid when needed, and maintain safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Requires an other trades certificate or diploma, one to less than two years of experience, and Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) certification. A valid driver's licence, experience with washing machines, excellent written communication, and a hardworking attitude are also listed.
Skills
- Rope Access
- Safety Oversight
- Team Leadership
- Project Materials Estimation
- Technical Worker Supervision
- Window Cleaning
- First Aid
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Management
- Team Coordination
- Industrial Rope Access
- Equipment Operation
- High-Rise Cleaning
- Written Communication
Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Other Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Rope Access Technician
- Industrial Rope Access
- IRATA Certification
- Safety Oversight
- Work At Heights
- Dangerous Work Environment
- All-Weather Work
- Frequent Travel
- First Aid
- Window Cleaning
- Glass Surface Cleaning
- High-Rise Buildings
- Washing Machines
- Materials Estimation
- Equipment Estimation
- Technical Support Supervision
- Worker Coordination
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Management
- Quality Assurance
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Written Communication