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This position requires someone who can plan lifts, direct crews, assess hazards, and ensure high-value equipment is moved safely and precisely.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rigging professional who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and remains calm while coordinating challenging lifts in an active project environment.\nPerks and Benefits\nCompetitive pay of $45.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience\nOvertime opportunities\nImmediate opportunity with an urgent project\nLeadership responsibility on a specialized equipment-moving project\nOpportunity to work with experienced tradespeople and specialized equipment\nPotential travel or project-related allowances, where applicable\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nLead and direct riggers and rigger helpers during equipment moves\nPlan and coordinate lifting, moving, positioning, and setting activities\nDetermine load weights, centres of gravity, sling angles, and rigging configurations\nSelect and inspect slings, shackles, chains, hoists, spreader bars, come-alongs, and related equipment\nDevelop safe lift plans and confirm that load capacities and site conditions have been properly assessed\nCoordinate with crane operators, forklift operators, equipment operators, supervisors, and site personnel\nDirect lifts using established hand signals and radio communication\nConduct pre-lift meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard assessments\nAssign daily responsibilities and ensure the crew understands the lift plan\nMonitor exclusion zones, travel paths, overhead hazards, and changing site conditions\nEnsure rigging equipment is inspected, documented, and removed from service when required\nMaintain strict safety and quality standards while moving sensitive, high-value equipment\nSupport the crew directly when hands-on rigging assistance is required\nStop work immediately if unsafe conditions are identified\nWhat You Bring\nAt least 5 years of direct industrial rigging or machinery-moving experience\nPrevious experience leading a rigging crew as a Head Rigger, Lead Rigger, Rigging Foreman, or Rigging Supervisor\nDemonstrated experience planning and executing complex or critical lifts\nStrong understanding of load calculations, sling angles, load control, and rigging capacities\nExperience moving and positioning heavy industrial or high-value equipment\nAbility to inspect and properly select rigging hardware and lifting equipment\nStrong knowledge of crane signals, lift communication, and job-site safety procedures\nAbility to read lift plans, equipment drawings, and technical documentation\nStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to work overtime, extended shifts, or weekends based on project requirements\nAbility to pass required background checks, drug screening, and site-access requirements\nPreferred Qualifications\nQualified Rigger and Signal Person credentials\nNCCCO, NCCER, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or equivalent safety training\nForklift, telehandler, aerial lift, or related equipment certifications\nExperience moving semiconductor, data-centre, cleanroom, manufacturing, or other sensitive equipment\nExperience working on critical lifts in controlled or high-tech environments\nApply Today\nThis is an urgent hire, and qualified candidates will be reviewed immediately. 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