Trojan Safety Services Alberta Industrial Firefighter

Trojan Safety Services Alberta Industrial Firefighter

Trojan Safety Services Ltd. Alberta
$23–$25 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job Details
Pay: $23–$25 an hour
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Shift and schedule: 12 hour shift, Night shift, Day shift
Location: Alberta

Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care

Full Job Description
Trojan Safety offers a dedicated team with one of the best firefighting divisions in the industry. In addition to our massive fleet of firetrucks, we have Air Trailers, Medical Treatment Units, industry competitive wages, a sound safety culture, and opportunities for cross-training. Trojan Safety is uniquely set up to help firefighters advance their career as an industrial firefighter or gain the experience they need to get on full time with a municipal hall. This is a Full-time position with 20 days on, 10 days off rotation.

Roles and Responsibilities
An Industrial Firefighter’s main role on any job site is to actively respond to an emergency situation such as an uncontrolled fire or release of potentially harmful substances that may come in contact with personnel on location. The Firefighters travel in teams of two, sometimes three, allowing one to control the pump while the other suppresses the fire with foam and water. The Firefighter’s tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Act as emergency personnel on site by:

• Being first on the scene to control fires,
• Assisting in the rescue of workers,
• Assisting personnel exposed to harmful substances,
• Assisting H2S Supervisors and/or First Aid Attendants in the event of an emergency;
• Educating crews on hazards of flammable substance and emergency evacuations;
• Be an active participant in all safety meetings;
• Operate all company vehicles and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner;
• Maintain all tickets;
• Perform pre and post trips for all jobs;
• Follow all company Health and Safety rules.

Character Traits
Industrial Firefighters should possess the following:

• Confident;
• Practical;
• Responsible;
• Professional;
• Patient;
• Safety conscious;
• Able to remain calm in emergency situations;
• Effectively communicate with others;
• Have excellent problem-solving abilities.

Physical Requirements
Due to the nature of the position, an Industrial Firefighter must:

• Maintain a reasonable level of fitness;
• Have normal color vision, as many safety systems are color coded;
• Be able to work several consecutive shifts (12 hours) consisting of day and night shifts.

Qualifications
All candidates should be local to Grande Prairie, or willing to relocate, and have the following:

• NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2
• NFPA 1081 (Auxiliary Firefighters)
• Occupational First Aid or Equivalent
• H2S
• Valid Class 3 Drivers License with air brake endorsement (preferred) & Current (within 3 months), clear Drivers Abstract

This is considered a safety-sensitive position and the candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Trojan Core Values – The Heart of Everything We Do:
Show you care
Keep learning
Always on time
Dependable

Benefits:
Extended health care
Vision care
Dental care
Life insurance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: On the road