Fire Protection Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Calgary, Nisku, Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co is seeking a Technician in Saskatoon. This full-time role involves planning crew activities and conducting fire suppression along railway infrastructures. The successful candidate will ensure safety, manage customer expectations, and maintain equipment while enjoying extensive travel opportunities across Canada.

Benefits

Excellent Group Benefits package

RRSP and career advancement opportunities

Employee stock purchase option

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Railway experience is an asset.
• Wildfire training or experience preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hy-Rail Fire Protection Vehicle.
• Conduct railway infrastructure inspections.
• Maintain records of work performed.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or CAEC/GED equivalent

Job description

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Additional Locations:Brandon, Regina, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Kamloops, Prince George, Fort St.John, GTA

Primary Locations:Ontario, Ancaster, 611 Tradewind Drive Suite 500, L9G 4V5, Alberta, Calgary, 4019 23rd Street NE, T2E 6T3, Alberta, Nisku, 3800-13 Street, T9E 1C6, Manitoba, Winnipeg, 155 Transport Road, R0E 1J0, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 5103 8th Street East, S7V 0A9

Requisition ID:206077

Position Overview

This important role will involve planning and organizing daily crew activities, ensuring the timely completion and submission of all applicable paperwork, assessing crew performance, managing safety, production and quality control with ongoing field training and development. The Technician role requires extensive travel throughout Canada.

Job Duties

• Operating a Hy-Rail Fire Protection Vehicle.
• Wildland Fire Suppression.
• Railway Infrastructure Inspection using contemporary heat detection technology.
• Maintain meticulous records of work performed, inventory, and equipment.
• Travel to various sites throughout Canada.
• Organize daily activities and oversee safe execution.
• Manage customer service expectations and communicate with client representatives.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures .

Qualifications

• Railway experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in leadership role an asset.
• Wildfire training and/or experience are preferred; however, training will be provided.
• Physically fit and able to work unsupervised in remote work locations.
• Valid Provincial commercial driver’s license - class 3A or equivalent.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• Standard or Emergency First Aid certification an asset.
• High school diploma or CAEC/GED equivalent preferred.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Group Benefits package, RRSP and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.