Job duties:

• Be available for work as part of our Type III Fire Crews for the 2021 fire season.
• Fill a forestry labourer position on multiple related projects such as Wildfire Risk Reduction Treatments and prescribed burns.
• Work location can vary. Candidate needs to be available to work out of town for several-weeks periods and able to leave for work for up to 14 consecutive days (up to 12 hours/day) on a short notice, when the Fire Center requires Fire Crews.  

Wage and benefits: $17 - $23 (Salary can be discussed depending on experience).

• Continuous Training provided by the company after six months of full-time employment.
• Renegotiation of benefits every year. 

 Skills requirements:

• Completed S-100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety (Annual re-currency: applicants must have a proof of valid S-100 A Refresher course for the year of 2020 if applicable)
• Completed S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance and Safety training
• Completed WHMIS training
• Experience an asset: We will prioritize Firefighters with Five (5) certifiable days (12 hours per day) actively involved in firefighting or beyond upon proof of such experience.

Fitness Level:

• Be able to work for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours of physical work.
• Be able to work for 14 consecutive days (up to 12 hours a day).
• Success the moderate fitness test for firefighters every spring: Walk for 3.2 km carrying a backpack filled with 25 pounds of weight under 30 minutes. *

*If you are an experienced firefighter, feel free to contact us or visit our website to find out about our Type II crew and other opportunities.