Fire Crew Member

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Alberta; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to protecting Canada's natural resources as a Fire Crew Member. This term position offers the chance to work in the stunning Jasper National Park, where you will be part of a vital team managing fire safety and ecological health. Your role will involve hands-on fire management, including conducting prescribed burns and ensuring safety protocols are followed in remote settings. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and ready for a challenging yet rewarding experience, this position is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire suppression and mop-up operations.
• Knowledge of fire management strategies and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire management programs through fuel management and wildfire suppression.
• Maintain equipment and perform tasks safely and efficiently.

Skills

Fire management strategies and tactics

Occupational Health and Safety knowledge

Ability to work in remote areas

Calmness under stress

Information collection and recording

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary education in environmental/natural science

Tools

All-terrain vehicles

Fire suppression equipment

Job description

Selection process number : 2024-CAP-JAS-EA-TERM-053 Parks Canada

Jasper National Park of Canada(Alberta)

Term, July to November 2024

58,379 to $65,988

Experience Canada by joining the Parks Canada Agency!

Closing date : 14 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons employed or residing in Jasper, Alberta and within a 125 kilometre radius of Jasper, Alberta who have a legal status to work in Canada.

Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada : Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

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• Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

• NOTE : When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Additional Qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

Fire Crew Members are a fundamental part of our Fire Management Team. These individuals help carry out the field unit’s fire management programs through wildland fuel management, prescribed fires and wildfire suppression services.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill a term position, starting in July and ending in November 2024.

A qualifying list will be established, and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, full-time, part-time, As & When Required) in various locations.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education :

A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in a field related to the position.

Experience :

• Experience in working in remote areas for extended periods;
• Experience working in a resource management field.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Knowledge :

• Personal Protective (PPE) and other related Occupational Health and Safety (OSH issues);
• Fire management strategies and tactics.

Abilities :

• Maintain supplied equipment in state of readiness;
• Perform calmly and take direction under high stress;
• Collect and record information;
• Work safely and efficiently.

Personal Suitability :

• Personally connects with others;
• Takes responsibly;
• Demonstrates integrity.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION :

• Minimum completion of two years of post-secondary education related to environmental and / or natural science (eg. Biology, ecology, forestry);
• CIFFC Basic Fire management course (S-130) or equivalent;
• ICS 100 and 200.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE :

• Experience in fire suppression, including mop-up and patrol on multiple fires of various sizes and complexities;
• Experience in fireline construction using hand tools, power tools and water delivery systems;
• Experience with aircraft use (both fixed and rotary-wing) in fire management operations.

Operational Requirements :

• Willing and able to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
• Willing and able to work and / or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation;
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and / or statutory holidays and provincial / territorial holidays, when required;
• Willing and able to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

Conditions of Employment (must be met prior to employment)

• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted);
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks, including :
• Occupational Health Assessment for Firefighters
• Meet and maintain certified status for Canadian physical performance exchange standard for type I Wildland fire fighters (WFX-FIT) in accordance with Canadian interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) requirements.
• Possession and maintenance of a current Standard First Aid Certificate (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR certificate;
• Eligible to be “hover exit” certified in a light or intermediate helicopter.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

The Parks Canada team is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers (2024).

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To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups : Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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