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Both Streams:
Both fire crew member and fire crew leader are responsible for delivering wildland fuel management, prescribed fire and wildfire suppression services in support of the field units’ fire management program. More specifically duties related to each position are as follows:
GT-02 Fire Crew Member: As a fire crew member, you will report to the fire crew leader and be working within a team setting. The crew which you will be a vital part of is responsible for responding to wildfires, helping with implementing prescribed fires, completing wildfire risk reduction work and assisting with environmental monitoring. In addition to these duties, you may also assist other Resource Conservation departments with other monitoring projects. You will also be a part of the National Fire Management program and be required to respond and travel to various incidents across Canada.
GT-03 Fire Crew Leader: As a fire crew leader within Riding Mountain National Park, you will support the fire management program by supervising a small fire crew. You will supervise and lead the crew while responding to wildfires, conducting prescribed fires, completing wildfire risk reduction work and assisting in environmental monitoring related to fire and/or fuel management. You will also be responsible for ensuring fire equipment is in a state of readiness and communicate any issues to your supervisor. As a fire crew leader, you will motivate and organize the crew on work assignments, resolve conflicts and assist with administrative duties such as time reporting, incident reporting and onboarding of new crew members. As part of the National Fire Management program, you will also lead crews on deployments to various locations across Canada as required. Some additional responsibilities may include assisting other Resource Conservation departments in monitoring programs, visitor safety and doing vegetation monitoring and management.
Riding Mountain National Park is seeking passionate individuals to join its fire management program. Embrace a role amidst nature's varied landscapes, spanning from expansive grasslands to lush forests. As part of a closely knit team, you'll contribute to public safety through wildfire suppression and proactive risk reduction efforts. You will also contribute to environmental monitoring initiatives to help monitor and maintain the park's ecological integrity. Anticipate physically demanding work in remote, sometimes harsh conditions, utilizing diverse modes of transportation, from ATV/UTV to helicopters. Despite the challenges, this role offers gratification in making a visible impact, appreciated by wildfire-affected communities. Moreover, it offers a gateway to personal growth and advancement within fire management and the broader realm of Parks Canada. Apply now for a rewarding career as a wildland firefighter.
Riding Mountain National Park is located in Treaty 2 Territory, the Anishinabe homelands, where we work with the Coalition of First Nations with Interests in Riding Mountain National Park to foster positive and collaborative relationships to protect and present the natural and cultural heritage for all Canadians. Riding Mountain National Park located approximately 3.5 hours north west of Winnipeg, and protects 3,000 square kilometers, of wilderness and is home to a staggering diversity of living things.
This process is intended to fill current vacancies and anticipatory vacancies at various tenures in the Riding Mountain Field Unit.
A qualifying list will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, full-time, part-time).
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
EDUCATION
Stream 1 (GT-02)
A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training, experience in a field related to the position.
Stream 2 (GT-03)
A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training, experience in a field related to the position AND completion of the CIFFC S131 Crew Member Course or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Both Streams
• Experience working in remote areas for extended periods;
Stream 1 (GT-02)
• Experience working in a team environment;
• Experience working in a resource, environmental, or fire management field.
Stream 2 (GT-03)
•Experience supervising staff in a team environment;
• Experience working on the fireline;
• Experience in fire management operations related to fuel management, prescribed fire and/or fire suppression;
•Experience using and maintaining fire equipment.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Both Streams:
• Completion of two years of post-secondary education related to environmental and/or natural science (eg. Biology, ecology, forestry).
Stream 1 (GT-02):
• Parks Canada Basic Fire Management course OR CIFFC Equivalent S131.
Stream 2 (GT-03):
• Parks Canada Intermediate Fire Behaviour Course or equivalent CIFFC; certification S290.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Stream 1 (GT-02):
• Knowledge of fire management strategies and tactics for both wildland and prescribed fires.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, adverse weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
• Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required;
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain chainsaw certifications;
• Willingness to meet and maintain certified status for hover exit for light and intermediate helicopters.
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KNOWLEDGE
Both Streams:
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe work practices and other related Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues;
Stream 2 (GT 03):
• Knowledge of key techniques and practices related to weather prediction, map and photo interpretation and fire behaviour prediction.
• Knowledge of fire management strategies and tactics for both wildland and prescribed fires.
ABILITIES
Both Streams
• Ability to maintain equipment in state of readiness;
• Ability to collect and record information;
Stream 1 (GT-02):
• Ability to perform calmly and take direction under high stress;
Stream 2 (GT 03):
• Ability to organize work based on priority;
• Ability to listen to others and communicate to inform, influence and involve;
• Ability to supervise staff while working in dynamic and high stress environments
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Both Streams:
• Personally connects with others;
• Makes things happen;
• Communicates effectively, verbally and written;
• Takes responsibility;
• Knows oneself;
• Demonstrates integrity.
Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance
• Obtain and maintain a valid class 4 driver’s license
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks, including:
• Occupational Health Assessment for firefighters
• Meet and maintain certified status for the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for
Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters (WFX-FIT) in accordance with Canadian Interagency Forest Fire
Centre (CIFFC)
• Possession and maintenance of standard first aid and CPR
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