On-Site Wildfire Parattack Crew Member

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parattack Fire Crew Member is a foundational role in fire suppression, working with Smokejumpers to access remote wildfires and support incident command. We value teamwork, safety, and readiness for demanding on-site assignments in diverse terrain.

Fort St John or Mackenzie locations, full-time on-site work with a structured training path and pre-employment fitness requirements. Competitive BC Public Service benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent
• Minimum of one season's experience as a Type 1 Wildland Firefighter
• Class 5 or 7 driver licence
• Related experience in natural resource management or trades

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational fire suppression duties to ensure safe incident response.
• Collaborate with Parattack crews to access remote wildfires and support incident command.
• Maintain safety standards and readiness for extended shifts and challenging environments.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety focus

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Secondary School graduation

Equivalent education/experience

Class 5 or 7 driver licence

Tools

Driver license (Class 5/7)

Job description

The Parattack Fire Crew Member is a foundational role in fire suppression, working with Smokejumpers to access remote wildfires and support incident command. We value teamwork, safety, and readiness for demanding on-site assignments in diverse terrain.

Fort St John or Mackenzie locations, full-time on-site work with a structured training path and pre-employment fitness requirements. Competitive BC Public Service benefits apply.