Crew Leader

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Prince Albert; Presencial; CAD 34.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a Crew Leader for the Eastern Response Area at the Prince Albert Protection Base. Type 1 firefighters are seasonal, trained staff who handle wildland fire suppression from initial attack to sustained action.

The role includes supervising crew members, coordinating fitness training, and participating in large fires as qualified. Travel to other bases and partners may be required; candidates must meet health and WFPAT1 requirements.

Formación

• Knowledge of wildfire suppression techniques and fire behaviour.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 or greater driver's license.
• Completion of health evaluation and WFPAT1 testing per agency policy.
• Preference for candidates 18+ years old.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in supervising Type 1 crews and training new members.
• Ensure fitness training is scheduled and logs are maintained.
• Participate in large fires and incident command roles as qualified.
• May travel to other bases and partners as needed.

Conocimientos

Wildfire suppression knowledge

Driver's license (Class 5+)

Physical fitness awareness

Educación

Grade 12

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity:

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a results-oriented, dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Crew Leader in the Eastern Response Area for the Prince Albert Protection Base.

Type 1 firefighters are highly trained seasonal SPSA unionized staff located in each Protection Area. These individuals have a combination of training and experience that meets or exceeds the national wildland firefighter standards established by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).

The primary purpose of Type 1 crews is to perform fire suppression activities on wildland fires. These activities range from initial attacks to sustained action on various sizes of incidents.

Wildland firefighting is a physically demanding job that requires high levels of both aerobic and muscular endurance. Type 1 firefighters utilize fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, fire trucks, various hand tools and equipment such as pumps, hoses, sprinkler systems and hand torches when fighting fires. Type 1 firefighters may also be utilized to fill fire line supervisory roles, supervising contract employees and Emergency Fire Personnel on extended attack incidents.

Crew Leaders share the supervision of Type 1 crew members with Fire Base Supervisors, which includes the orientation and training of new crew members and also ensures fitness training is scheduled for the entire crew and ensures fitness activity logs are completed and maintained. Crew Leaders will also participate in large fires, filling various Incident Command team roles based on their qualifications.

Type 1 firefighters may be required to travel away from their headquarters for extended periods of time on large fires and to assist other forest protection bases. They may be required to assist other provincial, national or international wildfire agency partners. Other assigned duties include wildland fire prevention and mitigation activities, delivery of wildland training, site development and maintenance, and other projects/duties as required.

To qualify, you must have knowledge and experience of wildfire suppression techniques, firefighting equipment, and fire behaviour through experience or training. You must also possess and maintain a valid class 5 or greater driver’s license. You must also complete a health evaluation according to Agency policies/guidelines and meet the Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighter Physical Abilities Test (WFPAT1) prior to hire, and annually thereafter. Preference will be given to candidates 18 years of age or older.Completion of Grade 12 would be an asset.