Area Fire Manager

Introduction

Manitoba Wildfire Service is responsible for the prevention, detection and suppression of wildfires. The program manages all human and equipment resources needed for fighting wildfires in the province. Staff monitor weather patterns, lightning strikes, soil moisture and forest conditions to determine the probability and location of wildfires in Manitoba. Manitoba's Wildfire Service works in close cooperation with other forest fire fighting agencies and jurisdictions. Equipment and other resources are shared through the Canadian Inter Agency Forest Fire Centre and the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact. Duties: Reporting to the Fire Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the planning and implementation of the Wildfire Service fire management programming within their assigned wildfire areas. This position is responsible for the delivery of all operational aspects of wildfire management within a fire zone, leading staff during critical events and in daily wildfire preparedness and suppression operations. A broad knowledge base of all aspects of wildfire management programming is required for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of all wildfire operational needs. The incumbent manages complex wildfire bases and requires project management skills to efficiently supervise and implement base renewal and new capital projects. Qualifications:
Essential:

• Diploma or certificate from an approved Natural Resource Technology Program with related experience in wildfire management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
• Extensive experience with wildfire suppression, coordination, preparedness, and detection efforts.
• Project or program management skills with the abilities to motivate and lead teams, and resolve conflict.
• Experience in supervision and performance management of staff.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make effective decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize changing workloads and demands.

Desired:

• Budget management experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba as required, and capable of flying frequently in a wide variety of small aircraft in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned to the position including lifting equipment weighing up to 65 lbs.

Benefits If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, this is a great opportunity to join our team! The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family-related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.