The Ministry of Natural Resources is undergoing a large staffing of Fire Management Technicians to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our natural heritage. These permanent positions within the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Division offer a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills in fire management. Consider applying today!
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
Please Note: When applying, candidates will be asked to indicate their preferred work location(s). Management will assign a work location to the successful candidate, factoring in the candidate's home address, preference and operational feasibility.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide group leadership, technical guidance and coordination of Fire Ranger crews
• assist in the planning and implementation of the regional fire management program that includes training, prevention, prescribed burning, suppression and equipment maintenance and development
• promote and enhance the safety management system
• work in progressively challenging fire line assignments such as sector leader or division supervisor
• act in the Sector Response Officer function as required
Please note: The position will require physical ability to meet the demands of fire suppression activities and the ability to travel and work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are qualified at a minimum of Fire Incident Commander Level 5 (requires Initial Attack Incident Commander Course SP300 or equivalent).
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a restricted radio-telephone operator's certificate.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical expertise:
• You have knowledge of and ability to assimilate new forest fire suppression strategy, tactics and techniques in a variety of fire control circumstances and ability to understand and meet objectives with available resources.
• You have knowledge of aerial operations and fire behaviour observation and predictions.
• You have knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain forest fire suppression and related equipment such as pumps and chainsaws.
• You have knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislation such as the Forest Fires Prevention Act and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Analytical, planning and coordination skills:
• You can effectively formulate field plans, set initial attack and suppression priorities, assess relevant factors of a rapidly changing fire emergency environment and coordinate multiple agencies on-site to provide an effective and efficient response.
Group leadership and people skills:
• You have proven group leadership skills to assign tasks to personnel, monitor quality and report on the status of work and assess performance of assigned staff.
• You have strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to provide leadership to staff, prepare and deliver presentations/training; prepare written materials, conduct investigation interviews, brief staff and clients and relay information and instructions clearly and calmly during hectic/extreme fire situations.
General skills:
• You have the ability to use geographic information systems (GIS) and global position systems (GPS).
• You have working knowledge of computer applications and word processing, databases, internet, electronic mail software and decision support systems.
• You have an understanding of worker and supervisor responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
