Forestry Wildfire Crew Member (Type 2 or 3)

Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc invites applications for a Forestry Wildfire Crew Member (Type 2 or 3) to support wildland fire suppression and mitigation. The role requires physical fitness, ability to work in rugged backcountry, and readiness for standby/overtime May–Sept.

Certifications in First Aid and a valid driver’s license are required; extensive training and safety protocols are emphasized. Work entails collaboration with BCWS and community partners, compliance with ICS, and maintaining records

Qualifications

• Physically fit or capable of physical labour in rugged terrain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in dynamic field conditions.
• Navigation using GPS and/or compass in backcountry settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety practices and equipment readiness for wildfire operations.
• Support daily assignments and data gathering under supervision.
• Maintain training records and timesheets; uphold ICS protocols.

Skills

Physically fit

Team oriented

GPS navigation

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

WorkSafe BC Basic First Aid

Valid Class 5 license

Job description

Forestry Wildfire Crew Member (Type 2 or 3)

Job No:TTES414

JOB POSTING

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Forestry Wildfire Crew Member (Type 2 or 3)

DEPARTMENT: Wildfire Crew / Fuel Management - Emergency Preparedness Program

TERMS: Full Time, Term until March 31, 2027 with chance of extension.

REFERENCE #: 2026-112

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to provide safe, efficient, and professional wildland fire suppression and wildfire mitigation and preparedness operations working under the direction of the Wildfire Crew Leader.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining individual job safety
• Maintaining individual and crew equipment fire line readiness
• Ensuring training certifications are up to date
• Gathering critical information pertinent to daily assignments
• Maintaining a safety-conscious and professional attitude at all times
• Working collaboratively with BCWS personnel, contract crews, and other community partners
• Participating in fuel management, wildfire mitigation project work, and other department projects (e.g., TteS firewood delivery program and FireSmart initiatives)
• Participating in emergency prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response, and recovery activities
• Participating in wildfire prevention and response community education and awareness events
• Maintaining full availability for wildfire response (standby and overtime) from May to September, limiting personal leave to essential situations only.
• Maintaining administrative documents including training records and employee timesheets
• Ensuring quick, efficient, and effective wildfire response in accordance with the BCWS Indigenous Initial Response Crew (IIRC) standards
• Adhering to safe work policies and professional conduct at all times
• Adhering to Incident Command System (ICS) protocols
• N/A

Supervision or Training Duties:

• Participate in all operational job required training courses
• Maintain certifications required for this position

Skills and Abilities:

• Physically fit and capable of physical labour
• Capable of navigating rugged terrain in adverse conditions
• Able to carry heavy object (50 lbs) long distances over difficult terrain
• Safety conscious
• Team oriented – works well with others
• GPS and/or compass back country navigation

Professional Certification, Education and Experience

Certifications:

• WorkSafe recognized Basic First Aid Certificate (Formerly known as OFA Level 1) and Transportation Endorsement
• Must hold a valid Class 5 license OR Class 7N license with plans to take the Class 5 Road Test.
• Must provide an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check

Experience:

Assets, but not required:

• TteS Band Member who meets the required qualifications
• Valid Class 5 unrestricted driver’s license
• Post secondary forestry or resource management education (in progress or completed)
• Advanced First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level 3) or EMR training
• High level of fitness
• Forestry work experience (e.g., logging, planting, and silviculture)
• Other resource based work experience (e.g., oil and gas, mining, and farming)
• Extensive outdoor and wilderness experience (e.g., hunting, trapping, fishing, and back country activities)
• Wildland firefighting experience
• WorkSafe BC recognized Advanced First Aid Certificate (formerly OFA Level 3) or Intermediate First Aid Certificate (formerly OFA Level 2)
• 35 calendar days actively involved in firefighting
• S-230 Intro to Supervision (Single Resource Leader / Introduction to Supervision)
• S-241 Fire Assessment
• S-100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety or equivalent (Annual Re-currency)
• ICS 100 Incident Command System 100
• S-211 The Fire Environment of Firefighters / Dispatchers
• S 212 Fire Line Communications or Restricted Radio Operators License
• S 213 Use of Bulldozers and Heavy Equipment
• WHMIS & TDG Certified
• WorkSafe BC recognized Power saw Operator Certificate
• WorkSafe BC Danger Tree Assessor Certificate
• BC Forest Safety Council Faller Certificate

Special Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Completed the annual PAR-Q & You self screening assessment
• Pass the WFX-FIT standard for Type 2/3 Wildland Fire Fighter (BCWS) Fitness Test
• Ability to travel if necessary
• Ability to work in high stress environments
• Ability to work overtime and be on standby before and/or after regular work shifts

HOURS OF WORK: 8 -hour shifts. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE: Starting at $25.98 – $32.77/hour depending on education & experience

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

The job posting is open until filled.