Introduction
Under the direction of the Crew Leader, you will be a crew member on a 4 or 5-person initial attack forest fire fighting crew.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further.
Duties : Duties include :
- Providing suppression action on forest fires utilizing helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, boats, vehicles or other ground transportation means.
- Use and maintenance of forest firefighting equipment.
- Providing training and supervision for emergency fire fighters.
- Participating in employee training and development programs, and mandatory daily fitness program.
- Assisting with maintenance & construction projects as assigned while not engaged in fire suppression.
- Conducting work activities in accordance with Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations.
Qualifications : Essential :
Experience in outdoor work or recreation involving manual labour and / or physical activity.Ability to work as part of a team.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong verbal communication skills.Desired :
Experience in the use of small engine equipment, camping gear, and power tools.Training and / or experience in wildfire suppression.Knowledge of wildfire behaviour and fire weather.Conditions of Employment :
Must be legally entitled to work in CanadaMust be 18 years of age or older prior to start date.Will be required to possess and maintain current first aid and CPR certification by a date acceptable to the employer.Must successfully pass the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters (WFX-FIT) fitness test.Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime, and be deployed provincially, inter-provincially, or internationally as / when required.Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5F driver’s licence or equivalent (an Intermediate stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence is acceptable on a temporary basis. Candidates are expected to attain and maintain a full stage Class 5 driver’s licence on a permanent basis). Applicant will be required to provide a Drivers in Force letter or provincial equivalent before date of hire.Must be willing and able to travel throughout the province and spend extended periods in the outdoors including residing in remote fire camps, tents or other locations.Must be willing and physically capable to perform the duties required of the position such as wildfire suppression action, operation of chainsaws, lifting up to 65lbs, carrying equipment through rough terrain and working extended periods under adverse weather conditions.Must be willing and able to be deployed and travel by means of aircraft (helicopter & plane), boat or vehicle (such as ATV, UTV, trucks) for fire action and other assignments.