Emergency Service Maintainer

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At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

Currently, our Emergency Protective Services (EPS) department has an Emergency Service Maintainer (ESM) opportunity. The Emergency Service Maintainer will perform emergency services response to actual Bruce Power Site incidents for fire, medical, search and rescue and HAZMAT and perform maintenance and inspection on all emergency related equipment and associated systems.

This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.

More than 1 position may be available.

What will you be responsible for?

• Perform fire protection duties such as, but not limited to, combustible fire zone walkdowns, hot work inspections and fire impairments in accordance with procedural duties and responsibilities.
• Respond to actual Site incidents within the prescribed time limits when called upon. This would include but is not limited to incidents such as, fire emergencies, 1st aid/medical situations, and rescue from heights or confined spaces, hazardous material emergencies, automobile extrication.
• Interact with other agencies including but not limited to external fire departments, external ambulance services, external HAZMAT agencies, etc.
• Acquire & maintain appropriate licenses for driving/operating motorized equipment including but not limited to DZ license.
• Train/mentor ERT trainees including but not limited to theoretical training, practical skill training and evaluation of the trainees’ skills.
• Perform inspection, testing and minor maintenance of Emergency Response Services equipment, both personal protective and field equipment, including but limited to, fire water supply/fire hose cabinets/fire hydrants, eyewash stations/emergency showers, emergency lighting units, speakers, fire extinguishers, and miscellaneous safety equipment, fixed and other fire protection equipment.
• Perform safety-related inspections and interacts with other workgroups.
• Provides input to and interacts with other workgroups regarding control of ignitions sources, including conducting field inspections, reviewing perimetry and advising responsible work group that corrective actions are required.
• Review and ensure understanding of activated rescue plans regarding work in confined spaces or at elevated heights. The ESM may be required to work in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
• Perform visual inspections and minor maintenance of all station fire exit doors and safety related signage.
• Record and sign off appropriate record forms and/or digital process as per work management expectations.
• Conducts, participates in, assesses, and evaluates station, site and Departmental emergency exercises, drills, shift practices and skill training as required.
• Performs inspections, testing, fit tests and minor maintenance on various emergency and hazardous response equipment including but not limited to, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, fire-fighting equipment, and fire extinguishers, PPE.
• Acts as a technical resource for site staff in emergency services response matters.
• Provides training and information as required for emergency and non-emergency staff in emergency services response areas including but not limited to, respiratory protection, fire procedures, rescue considerations, shift training sessions, safety meetings, etc.
• Attends and participates in all required training including but limited to ERT, ERO etc.
• Uses computer skills to input required reports and information including but limited to, updating inspection reports, fire plans, emergency related guides, etc.
• Cleans and decontaminates Emergency Services equipment, identifies deficient equipment, and arranges for repair or replacement.
• Performs minor painting on Emergency Services equipment.
• Performs Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in a radiation emergency or drill event such as event briefings, scribe, radiation surveys and contaminated casualty.
• Performs hazard assessments including but not limited to HAZMAT, gas testing for confined space, radiation surveys, etc.
• May be required to work in a supervisory capacity as an Incident Commander.
• Maintains a physical fitness level commensurate with the requirements of the ESM job document and qualifications, such that the tradesperson is able to perform work in emergency situations wearing heavy and restrictive equipment including but not limited to, bunker gear, SCBA.
• Carries out good housekeeping and fire and accident prevention practices in the performance of the work.
• As required, perform fit testing for all departments and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on-the-job training for other work groups.
• Provide support to the Dosimetry department for Thermoluminescent Dosimetry (TLD) badges, including but not limited to, prepare, gather, process and change-out TLDs as required by procedure.
• Provide support to Bruce A and Bruce B, on an as needed basis, to relocate and fill in-service cylinders.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Experience

• Grade XII and post-secondary certificate in fire related studies and NFPA 1001 (Firefighter Level I and II).

OR

• Grade XII and 3 years of municipal volunteer fire department experience and NFPA 1001 (Firefighter Level I and II).

Successful applicant(s) MUST provide copies of the following at the time of their online application:

• NFPA 1001 Certificate
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Valid “D” License with a “Z” License endorsement
• Valid York University Fitness test certificate

Please be advised the Emergency Service Maintainer position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policy/procedure.

Please review an additional opportunity available with the Power Worker’s Union Hiring Hall here, Bruce Power - Emergency Services Maintainer - Power Workers' Union.

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.