Forestry Fire Crew Member

4 weeks ago

Milton, Ontario, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and physically fit individual to join our Forestry Fire Crew as a Wildland Firefighter. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in protecting Nova Scotia's natural resources and communities from wildland fires.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, and post-suppression activities
  • Assist with wildlife, forestry, park, or infrastructure projects
  • Perform general maintenance, grounds keeping, cleaning, and janitorial duties, as well as carpentry and the use of chain saws or clearing saws, powered and manual hand tools, and associated equipment
  • Operate vehicles safely, including off-highway vehicles, tractors, vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, and 4-wheel drive type trucks
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, including work in general carpentry, building and grounds maintenance, general machine maintenance, use of tractors, ride-on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, hand or power tools, and janitorial or custodial duties.

You must be a self-motivated, physically fit, flexible, team player with knowledge of wildland fire management and wilderness/outdoor navigation and maps. You must also have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and hold a valid NS Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent).

Assets
  • Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Certification
  • Experience and/or training in radio communication
  • Formal forestry training
  • Able to operate standard shift vehicles
  • Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations
  • Forest Safety Society certified for power saw and spacing saws
  • Computer proficiency
  • Able to use GPS units, collate data, and associated software
What We Offer
  • Contribution to the protection of Nova Scotia's natural resources
  • Career advancement
  • Potential travel opportunities
  • Working primarily outside and in nature
  • Exciting team environment

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.

Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

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