forest firefighter

• Work Term : Seasonal
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 86 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Will train

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dangerous
• Wet / damp
• Noisy

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Tasks

• Operate power tools to thin and space trees
• Prune trees
• Fight forest fires
• Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment
• Dig ditches and trenches

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• S-100 basic fire suppression and safety training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Chainsaw Safety Training
• Chainsaw operation training
• Power saw operators course

Equipment and machinery experience

Chain saw

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Walking

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youths
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youths
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youths

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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