Watershed Operator 2

2 weeks ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Capital Regional District Full time

Watershed Operator 2

Capital Regional District, Integrated Water Services (IWS):

Req ID: 642

Hours of Work:
Up to 80 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date:
February 5, 2024

Submission Review Date:
February 21, 2024, but will remain open until filled

Note:
4 positions available; - 9 month terms starting March 4, 2024; month terms starting May 6, 2024

Summary

The Watershed Operator 2 carries out a number of general and specialized labouring tasks as well as ongoing watershed protection and maintenance activities.

The WSO 2 secures the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area by patrolling, reporting and taking action on unauthorized access, wildfire starts, spills and other minor emergencies that may occur.


The focus of this position is wildfire management and this position is a hybrid of routine labouring and patrol/security work.

In the event of an emergency on GVWSA lands these positions will be deployed to fire crews and emergency response crews, as required.

Operational needs, weather and other operating restrictions will influence the nature of the work and assignments.

Note:

These positions will be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, to meet operational needs.


Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs weekday, weekend or after hours wildfire and security patrols and related duties as assigned.
  • Monitors, reports and takes action when unauthorized access, wildfire starts, spills or other minor emergencies occur; carries out fire watch and waters down worksites and carries out other wildfire prevention measures.
  • Carries out wildfire suppression initial attack activities; takes initial attack crew leader role in accordance with policies and procedures, as directed.
  • Provides information to and educates unauthorized GVWSA entrants about water supply area regulations as required in a positive, courteous and professional manner. Assist with bylaw enforcement by investigating and reporting bylaw infractions, and issuing warning tickets and Municipal Ticket information tickets.
  • Conducts watershed protection division activities using appropriate tools for the activity (such as chainsaw, brush saw, line trimmer and manual tools such as loppers and pruners) including:
  • vegetation management (brushing, mowing); road maintenance (inspecting and conducting maintenance of drainage structures, road clearing, sign maintenance); silviculture and forest fuel management (cutting, brushing, clearing, juvenile spacing, pruning, manual piling or scattering of woody debris, burning); invasive species management (cutting, brushing, pulling).
  • Responsible for routine cleanup of GVWSA facilities, assets, grounds and vehicles; maintains and cleans washroom facilities and restocks as required.
  • Provides field assistance in carrying out a broad variety of watershed protection assessments, surveys, activities, projects and initiatives.
  • Performs daytoday GVWSA protection and maintenance functions and regular operational work.
  • Operates a variety of power equipment, fleet vehicles, trailers and boats engaged in regular watershed protection operation activities.
  • Identifies, monitors, and assesses conditions of natural and built assets and provides information, and makes recommendations.
  • Ensures assigned activities are carried out in a manner that protects water quality as the prime objective. Notifies supervisor of any potential environmental risks and takes immediate action when necessary.
  • Assists other staff as needed or directed.
  • Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Certifications

  • One year postsecondary in related discipline, such as forest management, natural resource management, hydrology or biology. A minimum of six months directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, such as completion of Grade 12 supplemented by postsecondary courses in a related field such as watershed management, hydrology, biology, forestry, environmental science; and 2 years' directly related experience.
  • Current S100/185 and S200 level Fire Suppression Certification or willing to recertify.
  • Demonstrated fireline experience in a wildland setting, including routine crew direction and guidance, and the equivalent of fireline days, which may include a relevant mix of large and small fires.
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1, or willing to obtain;
  • Justice Institute of BC bylaw training or willing to obtain.
  • Chain saw safety training or willing to obtain.
  • WHMIS or willing to obtain.

Key Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
  • Demonstrated experience in the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment commonly used in a forest management and wildfire management setting such as wildfire initial attach, silvicultur

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