Wildfire Crew Leader — Field Operations & Safety Lead

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamloops, BC – BC Public Service is seeking a Fire Crew Leader to supervise crews on active firelines in Kamloops and surrounding communities. You will guide day-to-day fieldwork, coordinate with prevention, preparedness, response and recovery teams, and ensure crews are mobilized efficiently in incident response.

Extensive field duties in diverse terrain are expected. The role requires strong leadership, fitness and supervisory credentials, with on-site work across multiple communities in the

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent; AND 2 seasons forest fire related experience; AND First Aid and Transportation Endorsement; AND completion of New Recruit Boot Camp or equivalent; AND annual fitness testing; AND weights standards; AND valid Class 5 license.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews on the fireline and in day-to-day fieldwork in communities.
• Contribute to wildfire prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
• Ensure effective mobilization of crews for incident response.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

2 seasons forest fire related experience

Intermediate First Aid ticket and Transportation Endorsement

New Recruit Boot Camp or Agency Equivalent

Annual fitness standard testing

Maintain personal weights standards

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Attended BC Wildfire Provincial Crew Leader training

Prior Supervisory experience

Prior Fireline Supervisory experience

Incident Commander 5 certification or higher

Previous BC Wildfire Crew Leader experience

Single Resource Leader 1 certification or higher

Higher education in Resource Management or related field

Experience delivering education or training to adult audiences

Qualified Faller Assessor / Trainer / Certified Faller

Job description

Kamloops, BC – BC Public Service is seeking a Fire Crew Leader to supervise crews on active firelines in Kamloops and surrounding communities. You will guide day-to-day fieldwork, coordinate with prevention, preparedness, response and recovery teams, and ensure crews are mobilized efficiently in incident response.

Extensive field duties in diverse terrain are expected. The role requires strong leadership, fitness and supervisory credentials, with on-site work across multiple communities in the