forest firefighter

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dangerous
• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Hot
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Fight forest fires
• Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Maintain firefighting equipment
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Follow directions and read map

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Type of product

• Fire protection

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pumps
• Hoses
• Hand tools

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Team player
• Dependability
• Adaptability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• On call

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Overtime required

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer