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FIRE BEHAVIOUR/PRESCRIBED BURN SPECIALIST
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
41113g - Resource Technician, Sr 3 (G29 Salary Note)
Salary:
$1,238.74 - $1,410.30 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you interested in becoming an integral member of a dynamic, collaborative team, where you will have the opportunity to help meet our increasing future fire management challenges?
If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with the northwest region fire management program.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• coordinate the regional fire behaviour, prescribed burn and fire investigation programs
• provide leadership and technical advice to fire management staff and external clients
• coordinate fire behaviour training
• prepare reports, summaries and maps on predicted fire behaviour, fire effects and environmental impacts
• lead the development and review of prescribed burn and slash pile burns
• provide input in development of policies and strategies for prescribed burning, fire investigation and fire behaviour
• perform fire command and service functions
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• You have a valid driver's licence.
• You have the ability to travel to conduct field work.
Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of forest fire management policies and procedures.
• You have knowledge of fire behaviour, prescribed burn guidelines and principles, and fire investigation.
• You have knowledge and understanding of the impacts of applied fire on the landscape and on society.
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and acts including the Forest Fires Prevention Act, Environmental Bill of Rights, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
People skills:
• You have strong communication and presentation skills and are able to provide advice and present recommendations.
• You have effective interpersonal skills and are able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners.
Organizational and project management skills:
• You have proven organizational, planning and project management skills to conduct assigned projects and meet tight deadlines.
• You have proven group leadership skills.
General skills:
• You have proven analytical and problem solving skills to conduct reviews and audits, evaluate plans and make recommendations.
• You are proficient with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email software programs.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. 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.
