Lead Wildland Fire Initial Attack Crew

Manitoba Government; Manitoba; Presencial; CAD 86.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Plan

Health, dental and vision

Annual health spending account

Paid time-off including sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

The Manitoba Government is seeking individuals to serve as Initial Attack Crew Leader (Fire Ranger 3) at various locations across Manitoba. You will supervise a 4-5 person crew, directing wildfire suppression and training activities while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures.

Essential qualifications include prior experience leading initial attack crews, familiarity with firefighting hand tools, and strong verbal communication.

Formación

• Experience as a member of an Initial Attack Crew conducting initial attack, sustained action, and mop‑up fire suppression.
• Experience using and maintaining standard firefighting hand tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of fire weather, fire behaviour and fire line safety.
• Experience with aircraft used in forest fire suppression activities.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organize, direct and supervise crew during wildfire suppression and daily work activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines and proper equipment use.
• Participate in training delivery and public fire prevention initiatives.
• Maintain detailed records of crew operations and staffing.
• Be prepared for provincial, inter-provincial and international deployment.

Conocimientos

Initial Attack Crew

Fire suppression

Safety procedures

Strong communication

Crew leadership

Herramientas

Shovel

Axe

Pulaski

Mark 3 pump

Chainsaw

Descripción del empleo

The Manitoba Government is seeking individuals to serve as Initial Attack Crew Leader (Fire Ranger 3) at various locations across Manitoba. You will supervise a 4-5 person crew, directing wildfire suppression and training activities while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures.

Essential qualifications include prior experience leading initial attack crews, familiarity with firefighting hand tools, and strong verbal communication.