Seasonal Fire Base Supervisor - Wildland Operations Lead

Saskatchewan Ltd.; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and challenging work

Vacation, scheduled days off, and paid

Inclusive work environments

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a results-oriented seasonal Fire Base Supervisor for the La Ronge Protection Base. Lead protection operations, oversee crews, and coordinate fire management activities to safeguard communities and resources.

Responsibilities include planning fire plans, coordinating suppression, maintaining equipment and supplies, and liaising with government and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare protection area fire plans.
• Assist in developing daily wildland fire suppression plans by assessing fire indices, ignition sources, and values at risk.
• Issue and monitor burn notifications and perform fire suppression activities within the Protection Area, remote areas, and out-of-province/country assignments.
• Provide advice and collaborate with local governments, municipalities, and industry on fire risk assessment, risk management, and fuel management plan development.
• Perform administrative functions including ordering and maintaining food, equipment, and commissary; scheduling crews; and making purchases to operate and maintain the protection base.
• Manage a diverse group of employees to achieve organizational goals and maintain effective operations.
• Exchange clear and accurate information with staff, stakeholders, and partners.
• Deliver and facilitate public presentations and training programs.
• Compose technical documents such as fire reports, fire plans, burn plans, and probationary reviews in a timely and concise manner.
• Operate and travel in small fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, boats, and ATVs.
• Procure supplies for the Protection Area as needed.
• Prioritize work demands and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to park and recreation site development and maintenance as required.

Skills

Accountability

Collaboration

Belonging

Diversity

Adaptability

Outcomes focus

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Radio communication

Computers

Job description

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a results-oriented seasonal Fire Base Supervisor for the La Ronge Protection Base. Lead protection operations, oversee crews, and coordinate fire management activities to safeguard communities and resources.

Responsibilities include planning fire plans, coordinating suppression, maintaining equipment and supplies, and liaising with government and industry partners.