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SEASONAL FIRE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Field Services Division, Aviation and Forest Fire Management
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:
$22.91 - $25.50 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
About the job
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.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
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.
Apply by:
Friday, February 8, 2008 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 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
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Friday, January 25, 2008
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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