Firefighter Jobs in Vancouver, BC

As a pioneer in the drone industry, Candrone is continuously seeking skilled pilots to collaborate with on a contract basis. Our service projects span a wide range of sectors from agriculture and infrastructure to environmental and industrial inspections.

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Project Manager(s), the Contract RPAS Pilot will perform drone piloting services according to the job description below.

The Contract RPAS Pilot position is not a full-time position nor a guarantee of work. Contractors will be employed on an as-needed basis to conduct drone piloting work.

Service Description :

Successful applicants will be required to perform the following tasks :

Daily Duties

• Provide RPAS Infrared Detection Services to assist in the detection, containment,and extinguishing of wildfires in various regions of British Columbia.
• Use RPAS infrared technology to locate hotspots, detect fire perimeter breaches, and provide fire pattern and perimeter mapping to the wildfire dispatch personnel in a timely manner in the formats specified in the Service Request.
• Drive in company vehicles to all regions of British Columbia to undertake RPAS Infrared Detection Services for up to 14-day deployments.
• Remain in remote deployment locations with limited communication for the duration of the deployment.
• Conduct RPAS piloting activities at night for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Work alongside one other crewmember for the duration of the deployment.
• Be high-endurance, capable of peak physical and mental performance in a challenging work setting for up to 14 consecutive days.
• Remain calm and collected in high-stress emergency situations.
• Acknowledge and accept the risks inherent to travelling and working near active wildfires with abundant ash, smoke, and flames as part of the job requirements.
• Acknowledge and accept risks inherent to working in remote locations as part of the job requirements.
• Be safety-conscious; know the acceptable limits of risk and stand down when conditions prove too hazardous to operate.
• Wear the provided fire-retardant personal protective equipment while on shift.
• Complete mandatory wildfire, RPAS, and other related training programs for duty on active wildfires.
• Attend daily operations meetings virtually and face-to-face as required.
• Provide legible daily time reports upon check-in with wildfire dispatch personnel.
• Conduct daily safety check-ins with support staff and wildfire dispatch personnel.
• Collect detailed and accurate daily observations of all field activities including field-level hazard assessments and pre-flight checklists.
• Communicate with project stakeholders in a timely, clear, and professional manner as ambassador to the Candrone.
• Manage large amounts of data in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain field equipment, taking care to avoid costly damages and losses.
• Take initiative to report any damaged or lost equipment

Additional Duties

Deployment Logistics :

Job Requirements :

Preferred experiences and training include the following.

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