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Reference number
CAP25J-180519-000005
Selection process number
2025-CAP-MWQ-EA-TERM-34
Location
La Mauricie National Park of Canada (Québec)
Employment tenure
Seasonal (permanent) - Term (temporary)
Salary
$59,696 to $75,699
- (under review)
Level
GT-02, GT-03
Who can apply
All individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit
Parks Canada.
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About the position
Duties
Fire Crew Members are a fundamental part of our Fire Management Team. These individuals help carry out the Parks Canada's fire management programs through fuel management, prescribed fires and wildfire suppression services.
Work environment
Top 5 reasons to work for Parks Canada:
- Paid vacation and leave
- Pension and retirement benefits
- Health and dental benefits
- Diverse and inclusive workplaces
- Transfer and promotion opportunities
Intent of the process
This process could be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with different employee status, security level or language requirements, in this same location or elsewhere in the country.
Important messages
We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors will result in the rejection of your application.
Applications will be screened for interviews, based on the “essential” education and experience criteria.
Asset qualifications may be considered during the screening process and in the final selection of candidates for the positions.
Conditions of employment
• Obtain and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR certificate.
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement 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) Requirements.
Operational Requirements
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
• Willingness to complete various training courses and attain certifications.
• Willingness to work and travel in adverse environmental conditions, varied terrain, isolated locations and by various means of transportation, including fixed and rotary wing.
• Willingness to participate in Incident Command System positions as required and assigned.
• 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.
• Able and willing to annually certify for helicopter hover exit.
• Able and willing to obtain and maintain chainsaw certification.
• Willingness to obtain a 40-hour Wilderness First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for planned trips lasting 2 to 5 days and to participate in deployments lasting up to 19 days during the fire season.
• Undergo and pass periodic medical checks.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS (GT-02 and GT-03 )
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field related to the duties of the position.
(GT-03 only)
• Basic Wildland Fire Management Course, Parks Canada Agency (PCA) or equivalent Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) certification (S-100/S-131).
• Intermediate Fire Behaviour Course PCA or equivalent Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) certification (S-290).
• Introductory Incident Command System ICS-100
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCES (GT-02 and GT-03)
• Experience working in outdoor or remote environments.
• Experience working in a resource, environmental, or fire management field.
• Experience working in a team environment.
(GT-03 only)
• Experience in fire management operations related to fuel management, prescribed fire and fire suppression.
• Experience working on the fireline.
• Experience in using and maintaining fire equipment.
• Experience supervising fire crew member(s), while on the fireline, prescribed fire(s) or fuel management project(s).
Applied / assessed at a later date
KEY COMPETENCIES (GT-02 and GT-03)
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other related Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) topics
• Ability to maintain supplied equipment in a state of readiness
• Ability to perform calmly and take direction under high stress
• Ability to collect and organize information
• Ability to work safely and efficiently
• Personally connects with others
• Communicates orally effectively
• Takes responsibility
• Demonstrates integrity
(GT-03 only)
• Knowledge of fire management strategies and tactics for wildland or prescribed fires;
• Knowledge and interpretation of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System
• 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;
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (B--/B--) - for GT-02 and (B-B/B-B) - for GT-03
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Basic Wildland Fire Management Course, Parks Canada Agency (PCA) or equivalent Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) certification (S-100/S-131).
• Intermediate Fire Behaviour Course PCA or equivalent Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) certification (S-290).
• Introductory Incident Command System ICS-100.
• Valid chainsaw certification through an accredited training provider.
• Wildfire Danger Tree Assessor certification – Wildland Fire Safety module.
• Completion of post-secondary program related to environmental or natural sciences (e.g., biology, geology, forestry).
EXPERIENCE
• Previous fireline or firefighting experience, including any volunteer work.
• Recent (within the last 3 years) experience supervising fire crew member(s), while on the fireline, prescribed fire(s) or fuel management project(s).
Our commitment
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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