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Location

Alberta | Canada

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Job description

Job Information

Located in Fort McPherson and reporting to the Wildfire Crew Leader, this position is required to provide wildfire response and general duties in an overall effort to promote the sustainability of the region’s forests. The incumbent is also required to support Forest Management activities including delivery of the prevention, mitigation, and forest resources programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Demonstrated knowledge of fire control practices and policies. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of weather and forest fire behavior. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire line equipment and it’s use. 
• English language fluency required for communications with air crews, Initial Attack Officers, Division Supervisors, etc. 
• ICS-100. 
• Able to complete training in WHMIS and TDG (ground). 
• Able to complete training in Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED. 
• Able to complete mandatory HR training. 
• Able to obtain a valid class 5 drivers license. 
• Able to obtain a valid passport. 

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Recent Certification through S-131 Forest Fire Fighting Training and past experience in firefighting
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing an annual Firefighter Work Capacity Testing standard is a requirement of the position.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Salary

$71.14k - $84.97k per year