Response Safety & Rescue Services jobs

About the Company

British Columbia Marine Logistics (BCML) is a marine-based safety and emergency response company currently serving the Howe Sound in Squamish, BC. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and assets through professional, rapid-response services on and around the water. We provide on-site emergency response services in technical rescue, marine rescue, wildland fire fighting, environmental protection, and emergency medical support to marine and shore-based operations for the WLNG project. https://bcmarinelogistics.ca/

Position Overview

As an Emergency Response Technician (ERT) , you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of on-site personnel both on land and in the marine environment in Squamish and the surrounding waters. You will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for responding to marine and industrial emergencies, including medical incidents, technical rescue, environmental protection and wildfire response. This position demands strong situational awareness, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to marine and industrial emergencies, including marine rescues, medical incidents, and fire or spill events.
• Operate ambulances, fire trucks, side by sides, fast rescue craft (FRCs), workboats, and other marine assets safely and efficiently.
• Provide first aid, CPR, and emergency medical assistance to personnel as required.
• Participate in regular ERT training, drills, and certification exercises.
• Assist with safety standby operations for marine and industrial projects.
• Maintain emergency equipment, vessels, and response gear in a state of readiness.
• Support environmental protection efforts, including spill containment and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal operations during incidents.

Uphold all company, client, and regulatory safety policies as required. Assist with vessel/vehicle maintenance and servicing.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Strong swimming ability and comfortable working on the water
• Physically fit and capable of working in demanding conditions
• Valid BC Class 4 Drivers License (or higher) and reliable transportation
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call rotations
• High Angle Operations
• Confined Space operations
• High Angle Technician
• Confined Space Technician
• Low to Steep slope Rescue
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certificate (SVOP).
• Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
• ROC-M Marine Radio Certification
• Advanced First Aid - OFA 3 or EMR
• Airbrakes endorsement
• S100
• ICS 100 or higher

Preferred:

• Experience in emergency services such as paramedicine, technical rescue, marine-based operations, Search and Rescue, industrial emergency response, or firefighting
• Familiarity with spill response and environmental protection procedures
• Prior experience in coastal or industrial safety-focused operations

Key Attributes

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Calm and decisive under pressure
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Adaptability to dynamic marine and industrial environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive training and certification support
• Benefits package including health, dental and insurance
• Stunning marine work environment in Squamish, BC

Shifts are two weeks on, one week off, including both day and night shifts rotating as necessary. *Part-time/casual positions with a flexible schedule are also available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $560.00-$700.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Squamish, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person