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SEASONAL FIRE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Field Services Division, Aviation and Forest Fire Management
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:
$22.91 - $25.50 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
What can I expect to do in this role?
The Ministry of Natural Resources is offering a great opportunity as a Seasonal Fire Management Technician, with the fire management team in the Kenora Fire Management Headquarters. Working out of the Kenora Attack Base, you will provide leadership as part of the team, and perform forest fire management activities throughout Ontario and other jurisdictions.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
knowledge of forest fire suppression tactics, aerial operations, fire behaviour management principles, and relevant legislation (Forest Fires Suppression Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act); proven group leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication; demonstrated analytical, planning and coordination skills; knowledge and ability to utilize various computer software applications (databases, word processing, geographic information systems); knowledge and demonstrated ability in the operation and maintenance of forest fire suppression equipment and related equipment (pumps, chainsaws, GPS) to meet forest fire suppression objectives; physical ability to meet demands of fire suppression activities and willingness to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions; must be qualified as an Incident Commander Level 5 (requires Initial Attack Incident Commander Course SP300 or equivalent); valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator's Certificate and a valid drivers licence.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 9 months, Kenora Fire Management Headquarters 1789 Airport Road, Kenora, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Friday, January 25, 2008
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, February 8, 2008 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
