Fire Operations Technician - Fort Frances, Canada - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

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Fort Frances, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you looking for a demanding, challenging and exciting career opportunity? If so, bring your knowledge of forest fire fighting to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
- a defined benefit pension plan
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

provide group leadership, technical guidance and coordination of Fire Ranger crews

- assist in the planning and implementation of the regional fire management program that includes training, prevention, prescribed burning, suppression and equipment maintenance and development
- promote and enhance the safety management system
- work in progressively challenging fire line assignments such as sector leader or division supervisor
- act in the Sector Response Officer function as required

Note:
This position will require travel and work in any area of the province and/or Canada when necessary.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

- qualified at a minimum of Fire Incident Commander Level 5 (requires Initial Attack Incident Commander Course SP300 or equivalent)
- physical ability to meet the demands of fire suppression activities
- ability to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
- possess or ability to obtain a valid restricted radio-telephone operator's certificate

People skills:

- demonstrated group leadership skills
- possess strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- demonstrated analytical, planning, and coordination skills

Technical knowledge:

- possess initiative and the ability to assimilate new fire suppression strategies, tactics and techniques in a variety of fire control circumstances, and to understand and meet objectives with available resources
- knowledge of aerial operations, and fire behaviour observation and predictions
- knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain forest fire suppression equipment and related equipment including pumps, chainsaws and foam injection unit

General skills:

- ability to use geographic information systems (GIS)
- understanding of worker and supervisor responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region
1 Temporary Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 139 Forestry Rd, Red Lake, North Region
1 Temporary Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 3 Airport Rd W, Pickle Lake, North Region
2 Temporary Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 101 MacOdrum Dr, Geraldton, North Region

Compensation Group: