Emergency Response Technician

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Emergency Response Technician
Competition #: NLH-NR-25-087
Status: Permanent
Location: Muskrat Falls

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.­

Key Responsibilities:

As an Emergency Response Technician, you will be responsible to respond to, and perform the duties associated with firefighting, medical first response, hazardous material spill or release mitigation, confined space/high angle and cold water rescue. You will assist in the planning, coordination and direction of the fire prevention/protection and security program, confined space/high angle rescue service/hazardous material operation and environmental response for the Muskrat Falls Plant and outlining facilities. You will operate, inspect and maintain all emergency response and security related equipment to ensure the highest level of safety and compliancy with the latest codes and standards. You will carry out regular emergency response, training for employees as required and perform emergency response prevention activities and inspections as scheduled. You will provide site orientations as needed.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing and promoting the company's Safety and Health Program. You will perform safety tours and preventative maintenance checks throughout the facility, focusing on emergency response/fixed fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with fire prevention/protection regulations, Provincial and Federal legislation and Insurance Underwriter's Regulations. You will be responsible for any environmental aspects of the position and perform work in an environmentally responsible manner.­

What You'll Need:

• You are a high school graduate, holding certification for NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level II and Emergency Medical Responder/Technician.
• You possess certification for Awareness Level of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents.
• Experience in confined space/high angle rescue operations and inspection/maintenance of fire alarm and fire suppression systems would be an asset.
• You have a minimum one-year experience in the field of emergency response and related work and have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, and a Class 4 driver's license with a 09 endorsement (air brake).
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2025

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.