rope access technician (RAT)

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Outdoors
  
  

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Resourcefulness