GWO Rope Access Technician

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