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GWO Rope Access Technician

  • Burnaby, BC, Canada

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour · Full-time

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Job Description

Job Title: GWO Rope Access Technician

Company: Pacific Ropes

Location: Various locations across Canada (Travel required)

About The Role

Pacific Ropes is seeking experienced and safety-focused Rope Access Technicians with valid GWO certifications to join our dynamic team. This is a 12-month contract that involves travel across various provinces in Canada to perform wind turbine maintenance and other rope access assignments.

We are looking for individuals who are flexible, reliable, and comfortable working in different environments. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team that values skill, safety, and growth.

Key Requirements

  • Valid IRATA Certification (Level 1, 2, or 3)
  • GWO Certifications, including:
  • Basic Safety Training (BST)
  • Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
  • Previous experience in a trade (e.g., mechanical, electrical, construction, welding)
  • Proficiency in rope access techniques and IRATA/Sprat/GWO standards
  • Strong commitment to health and safety practices
  • Ability and willingness to travel nationally for projects

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Experience working at height on industrial worksites (e.g., oil refineries, wind turbines)
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Professionalism in client and public interactions
  • Physically and mentally fit for demanding tasks
  • Sense of humor and a positive attitude
  • Conflict resolution and customer service skills
  • Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning

Responsibilities

  • Execute rope access tasks on wind turbines and other structures at height
  • Complete assigned scopes of work to client satisfaction
  • Conduct inspections and maintenance of personal and shared equipment
  • Set up and take down rope access systems and job site equipment
  • Identify and report worksite issues, offering solutions for efficiency and safety
  • Ensure personal and team safety at all times
  • Participate in daily safety meetings and complete required safety documentation
  • Follow all work and rescue plans, risk assessments, and company safety protocols
  • Represent Pacific Ropes with professionalism on all job sites
  • Report unsafe practices or hazards to supervisors
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay: Overtime pay

Schedule

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s)

  • What level of IRATA Certificate do you hold?
  • Do you have any GWO certifications?

Send Resumes with Position in Subject Line to: resumes@pacificropes.com

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Responsibilities

Perform rope access work, maintenance, and inspections on wind turbines and other structures at height, including setting up and dismantling access systems and equipment. Follow safety plans and protocols, document work, report hazards, and represent Pacific Ropes professionally on job sites.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid IRATA certification at Level 1, 2, or 3 and GWO certifications including Basic Safety Training and Advanced Rescue Training. They should have previous trade experience, proficiency in rope access standards, a strong safety commitment, and willingness to travel across Canada.

Skills

  • Rope Access Techniques
  • IRATA Standards
  • GWO Standards
  • Wind Turbine Maintenance
  • Working at Height
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Rope Access System Setup
  • Rescue Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Health and Safety
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • IRATA Certification
  • GWO Certification
  • Basic Safety Training
  • Advanced Rescue Training
  • Rope Access
  • Wind Turbine Maintenance
  • Industrial Worksites
  • Working at Height
  • Mechanical Trade
  • Electrical Trade
  • Construction
  • Welding
  • IRATA Standards
  • SPRAT Standards
  • GWO Standards
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Rope Access Systems
  • Rescue Plans
  • Risk Assessments
  • Safety Documentation
  • Health and Safety
  • Hazard Reporting
  • Travel Across Canada
  • Client Relations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service

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