Fire Ranger 3

Introduction

Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in filling the role of Initial Attack Crew Leader (Fire Ranger 3) at various locations throughout Manitoba. The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package, which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance and defined pension plan.
Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent (an intermediate stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence is acceptable on a temporary basis. Candidates are expected to attain and maintain a full stage Class 5 driver's licence on a permanent basis and be able to provide a Driver's Abstract if requested) Must be physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must complete and pass the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters (WIX-FIT) fitness test and meet the Manitoba agency performance standard of 17 minutes and 15 seconds. Must maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR. Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime and be deployed provincially, inter-provincially or internationally, as/when required. Qualifications: Essential: Experience as a member of an Initial Attack Crew conducting initial attack, sustained action, and mop-up fire suppression on a wide range of wildfire situations or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Experience using and maintaining all of the standard firefighting hand tools and equipment, e.g. shovel, axe, pulaski, Mark 3 fire pump, chainsaw. Experience and knowledge with the principles of fire weather, fire behaviour and fire line safety to ensure the safe, efficient and effective application of fire suppression strategies. Experience working with various aircraft utilized in forest fire suppression activities and knowledge of their individual roles and capabilities, e.g. light and medium helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, and water bombers. Strong Verbal Communication Skills. Desired: Supervisor experience including training, guidance, direction and performance management. Experience and knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health Regulations, including fire line safety.  Duties: Under the direction of the Area Fire Manager, Assistant Area Fire Manager, Conservation Officer or Helitac Officer (FR4), the incumbent will be responsible for the daily direct supervision and leadership of a 4-5 person Initial Attack forest fire suppression crew. Duties include: Organize, direct and supervise crew members during wildfire suppression and daily work activities to ensure the safe, efficient and effective application of fire suppression strategies and safe work practices. Ensure compliance with mandatory daily fitness guidelines, Wildfire Program Operational Guidelines, Wildfire Service Safe Work Procedures, and Workplace Safety & Health Regulations. Ensure the proper use, maintenance and inventory control of equipment and tools assigned to the crew members. Participate and assist in the delivery of public relations & fire prevention initiatives and in the development and delivery of training programs for fire crews or junior staff. Participate in provincial, inter-provincial and international deployment as required. Maintain detailed records of crew operations and staffing. Perform other duties as assigned, including the supervision of district work projects.

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