Regional Fire Technician - Open Until Filled

Government of Manitoba; Thompson; On-site; CAD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency is seeking a Regional Fire Technician in Thompson, Manitoba. This supervisory position entails overseeing fire management programs and staff, ensuring training standards, and developing firefighting techniques. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have strong skills in wildfire suppression, planning, and communication. This full-time role offers competitive pay with allowances and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Extended health care

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of wildfire behavior and suppression.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience delivering training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to regional fire management programs.
• Supervise the Regional Fire Cache and staff.
• Monitor staff training and certification.

Skills

Wildfire suppression techniques

Planning and organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Graduation from a Resource Management program

Job description

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RS4 Resource Technician 4

Regular / full-time

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildfire Service, Conservation and Wildfire Service

Thompson MB

Advertisement Number : 44417

Salary(s) : RS4 $2,141.60 - $2,628.80 bi-weekly Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date : September 21, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An Eligibility List will be established and may be used for similar positions that become available over the next 12 months.

All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.

Manitoba Wildfire Service is seeking highly motivated, qualified individuals to fill the position of Regional Fire Technician in the Thompson office.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity / paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Remoteness Allowance : Employees in Thompson are eligible for Remoteness Allowance (subject to the eligibility criteria and conditions).

Qualification Pay : Resource Technicians shall be granted, in addition to their normal salary, a premium of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) / hour for actual hours worked while actively engaged in wildfire suppression as authorized by the Employer.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a full-stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's licence (or equivalent)
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba, as required including overnight stays in remote field camps
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position such as flying frequently in a wide variety of small aircrafts and working in adverse weather conditions

Qualifications : Essential :

Graduation from a Resource Management program. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience in wildfire suppression may be considered.

Extensive experience and understanding of wildfire fire suppression techniques, equipment, and fire-fighting aircraft.

Knowledge and understanding of wildfire behaviour.

Strong planning and organizational skills including the ability to meet strict timelines.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to coach, train, motivate and performance manage staff.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to make effective decisions under stressful conditions.

Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

Strong written communication skills.

Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.

Experience delivering training programs and materials.

Desired :

Experience developing training programs and materials.

Duties :

The Regional Fire Technician provides technical expertise and assistance to regional and district field service staff in the planning and delivery of the region's forest fire management programs. Reporting to the Fire Control Officer, the Regional Fire Technician is a supervisory position responsible for the daily supervision of the Regional Fire Cache and Regional Fire Ranger staff.

Additional responsibilities include : monitors staff training certification levels and certification currency and co-ordinating re-certification and training courses as required; ensures the quality of the regional Initial Attack Crew, Fire Ranger, and Emergency Fire Fighter (EFF) programs; assists in the development and instruction of regional and provincial fire training programs; responsible for the regional fire management inventory system; researches and develops new fire equipment and suppression techniques providing full reports and demonstrations; assists with selection and recruitment of staff; and represents the region on Provincial Working Groups and Task Teams as assigned. The Regional Fire Technician will assume the role of Regional Duty Officer on a rotational and “as needed” basis, and may be required to participate in a variety of fire suppression activities throughout the regions or province as required.

Apply to :

Advertisement # 44417

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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