Rope Access Maintenance Inc. (RAM) is seeking experienced Swing Stage Technicians for a major concrete restoration project in Toronto.
This is a hands-on construction position performed primarily from swing stages and suspended work platforms. The successful candidate will complete concrete repairs, surface preparation, waterproofing, coatings, sealant work, and other exterior restoration activities at height.
Applicants should have practical swing-stage experience and be comfortable performing physically demanding construction work in an exposed, high-rise environment.
About the Project
- Major concrete restoration project located in Toronto.
- Work performed primarily from swing stages and suspended work platforms.
- Expected project duration from July through November, with the possibility of extension.
- Full-time seasonal employment.
- Typical schedule of approximately 40–50 hours per week.
- Work hours may vary due to weather, access limitations, operational requirements, and project conditions.
- Scope includes concrete remediation, surface preparation, waterproofing, coatings, sealants, and related exterior restoration work.
- Work will be completed on a complex and highly visible structure.
- Strong safety awareness, communication, workmanship, and professionalism are required.
About the Company
Rope Access Maintenance Inc. is a specialized access, construction, maintenance, and inspection contractor serving commercial and industrial clients throughout Canada.
Our work includes concrete restoration, coatings, waterproofing, welding and steel work, mechanical services, electrical upgrades, inspection services, and other specialized construction activities.
Learn more at RAMaccess.ca.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Swing Stage Technician will be responsible for:
- Performing concrete restoration, maintenance, repair, waterproofing, coating, and construction work from swing stages.
- Working safely from suspended work platforms in accordance with site procedures, equipment instructions, engineered plans, and supervisor direction.
- Completing concrete chipping, grinding, surface preparation, patching, forming, finishing, and related repair work.
- Applying waterproofing products, membranes, coatings, sealants, caulking, and repair materials.
- Preparing tools, materials, equipment, and work areas before each shift.
- Using grinders, chipping hammers, drills, hand tools, power tools, and other construction equipment.
- Inspecting personal protective equipment, fall-protection equipment, tools, and assigned equipment before use.
- Maintaining independent fall protection while working from a suspended platform.
- Assisting with the positioning, movement, adjustment, and daily preparation of swing-stage equipment within the limits of the employee’s training.
- Following fall-protection plans, emergency procedures, rescue plans, safe-work procedures, and site-specific instructions.
- Maintaining awareness of weather conditions, dropped-object hazards, changing site conditions, public exposure, and equipment concerns.
- Installing and maintaining barriers, debris containment, signage, tool tethering, and public-protection measures.
- Keeping tools, materials, and work areas clean, organized, and properly secured.
- Completing required inspection records, photographs, quality-control documentation, and material tracking.
- Communicating effectively with supervisors, forepersons, access personnel, and other crew members.
- Reporting unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, incidents, deficiencies, or changes in the planned work immediately.
- Completing work to the company’s workmanship, productivity, safety, and professional-conduct standards.
- Performing other construction and project-support duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Practical swing-stage or suspended-work-platform experience.
- Experience completing construction, restoration, maintenance, or repair work at height.
- Valid Ontario Working at Heights training.
- Swing-stage or suspended-work-platform training appropriate to the assigned work.
- Familiarity with full-body harnesses, lifelines, rope grabs, personal fall-arrest systems, and equipment inspections.
- Experience using common construction hand tools and power tools.
- The physical ability to perform demanding construction work while wearing fall-protection equipment.
- The ability to follow engineered procedures, safe-work plans, manufacturer instructions, and supervisor direction.
- Strong communication skills, situational awareness, reliability, and attention to detail.
- The ability to work cooperatively as part of a construction crew.
- Full-time availability throughout the expected project term.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Sufficient English-language skills to understand safety instructions, emergency procedures, and site communications.
Preferred Experience
Priority consideration may be given to applicants with experience in:
- Concrete restoration and commercial concrete repair.
- Concrete chipping, grinding, preparation, patching, forming, or finishing.
- High-rise swing-stage construction.
- Swing-stage installation, rigging, movement, or dismantling.
- Waterproofing, membranes, coatings, sealants, and caulking.
- Exterior building restoration.
- Masonry repair.
- Hoisting and rigging.
- Scaffolding or suspended-access systems.
- Working on active or high-profile construction sites.
- Aerial work platforms or other access equipment.
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Applicants must be capable of:
- Working at significant heights from swing stages and suspended work platforms.
- Remaining focused and productive in exposed environments.
- Working outdoors in changing temperatures, wind, sun, and other weather conditions.
- Wearing a full-body harness and required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
- Lifting, carrying, positioning, and controlling tools, equipment, and construction materials.
- Repeated bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, gripping, climbing, standing, and walking.
- Working around concrete dust, debris, noise, vibration, coatings, and active construction operations.
- Working extended shifts when required by project conditions.
- Adjusting to weather delays, operational restrictions, and changing project schedules.
What We Offer
- Full-time seasonal project employment.
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability.
- Potential overtime and extended project hours based on operational requirements.
- Company-provided equipment, uniforms, and assigned gear.
- A safety-focused working environment.
- The opportunity to work on a major, high-profile Toronto project.
- Potential consideration for future projects based on performance and available work.
- Advancement opportunities for dependable, capable, and safety-focused employees.
- Opportunities to develop additional construction and access-related skills.
Employees who demonstrate a strong interest in specialized access work may also be considered for future rope-access training and development opportunities. Rope-access experience or certification is not required for this position and is not part of the employee’s initial job duties.
Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5V 3L9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- swing stage: 1 year (required)
- Concrete: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Swing Stage User (required)
Location:
- Toronto, ON M5V 3L9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
