Helitac Officer

**Helitac Officer**:
FR4 Fire Ranger 4

Departmental

32 weeks March - October

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildfire Service, Conservation and Wildfire Service

Lac du Bonnet MB

Advertisement Number: 44559

Salary(s): FR4 $1,910.40 - $2,095.20 bi-weekly Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date: November 10, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess and maintain a full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and overtime as required.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties required of this job including lifting 27 kg (60lbs).
- Must maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Must be willing and able to be deployed provincially, inter-provincially or internationally.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Experience as a Crew Leader on an Initial Attack Crew.
- Experience interpreting fire weather, fire behaviour and implementing wildfire suppression tactics.
- Experience in fire equipment maintenance and usage.
- Supervisory experience providing training, guidance and performance management.
- Knowledge of fire fighting aircraft and their capabilities.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Strong written communication skills.

Desired:

- Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
- Knowledge of Wildfire Service policy and procedure, operational guidelines and administration practices.
- Completion of training in wildfire suppression courses.

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Area Fire Manager or designate, the Helitac Officer will manage the day to day activities and operation of the Initial Attack Base which includes:

- Responsible for the readiness of the Helitac Base including personnel, equipment and aircraft resources.
- Ensures all members of Initial Attack crews are trained within the provincial and national standards.
- May act as Incident Commander on forest fires.
- Supervise the maintenance of fire suppression equipment to the provincial standards.
- Complete Initial Attack Fire Reports, morning messages, DIFARS and other reports as required.
- Responsible for work performance of wildfire personnel.
- Ensure staff and workplace is compliant with workplace safety and health legislation.
- Supervise district work and/or construction projects as required.
- Advertisement # 44559
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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