Forestry Fire Crew Person (Maintenance Worker 2(A))

Government of Nova Scotia; Western Shore; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on preserving Nova Scotia's natural resources as a Forestry Fire Crew Person. This exciting role involves wildland fire suppression, general maintenance, and assisting in various forestry projects. You'll work primarily outdoors, contributing to the protection of our environment while gaining valuable experience in fire management and outdoor navigation. If you're physically fit, a team player, and eager to make a difference in your community, this temporary position offers a unique opportunity to engage with nature and support sustainable resource management.

Benefits

Contribution to natural resource protection

Potential travel opportunities

Working primarily outside

Exciting team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in carpentry and grounds maintenance.
• Valid NS Class 5 Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Wildland fire suppression and maintenance duties.
• Assist with wildlife and forestry projects.

Skills

Wildland fire management

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Certification

Formal forestry training

Tools

Chain saws

Clearing saws

Tractors

GPS units

Power tools

Job description

Forestry Fire Crew Person (Maintenance Worker 2(A))

Competition # : 45175

Department: Natural Resources

Type of Employment: Temporary

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 20-Feb-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

Primary Accountabilities

As a Forestry/Fire Crew team member, typical duties may include:

1. Wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression and post suppression
2. Assisting with wildlife, forestry, park or infrastructure projects
3. General maintenance, grounds keeping, cleaning and janitorial duties, carpentry and the use of chain saws or clearing saws, powered and manual hand tools and associated equipment
4. Safe use of all vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, tractors, vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, and 4-wheel drive type trucks.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, including work in:

1. General carpentry, building and grounds maintenance, general machine maintenance, use of tractors, ride-on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, hand or power tools and janitorial or custodial duties.

You are a self-motivated, physically fit, flexible, team player. You have knowledge of wildland fire management and wilderness/outdoor navigation and maps. You have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. A valid NS Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent) is required.

The following are considered assets:

1. Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Certification
2. Experience and/or training in radio communication
3. Formal forestry training
4. Able to operate standard shift vehicles
5. Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations
6. Forest Safety Society certified for power saw and spacing saws
7. Computer proficiency
8. Able to use GPS units, collate data and associated software

Working Conditions

You will be required to work irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Following work days you may drive home at night or be required to stay at accommodations locally (i.e. tent, hotel). You may be required to stay in other parts of the province. Travel in helicopter is a condition of employment.

Additional Information

There is one (1) TEMPORARY opportunity available in Sheet Harbour. The seasonal term of 6 months or more is expected to be from March 31, 2025 to October 4, 2025.

Because employees' safety is the utmost concern, as a condition of employment successful applicants must successfully complete the following prior to employment:

1. Medium Level Pack Test - Entails wearing a 25 pound (11.3 kg.) vest and walking 2 miles (3.3 km) in 30 minutes
2. Wajax Mark 3 Fire Pump start-cord pull test
3. Medical evaluation and clearance form - may require completion by a physician and paid for by the applicant
4. Valid Standard First Aid certificate and WHMIS certification

What We Offer

1. Contribution to the protection of Nova Scotia’s natural resources
2. Potential travel opportunities
3. Working primarily outside and in nature
4. Exciting team environment

Salary Range: $1,645.29- $1,686.75 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.