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| Job Location | Hay River, NT |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| Industry | Not Mentioned |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Department InformationThe mandate of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is to promote and support the sustainable use and development of natural resources, and to protect, conserve, and enhance the NWT environment for the social and economic benefit of all NWT residents.Job InformationThis position is in Forest Management Division Headquarters (ENR) and is located at the Hay River Airtanker Base and reports to the Airtanker Base Mixer Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for retardant mixing, testing, and loading of wildfire retardants into aerial fire-fighting aircraft, as directed within defined contract, product specifications and limitations. The incumbent will work with a variety of airtanker aircraft including: land-based, water skimmers and various import airtankers from other Agencies.The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are: retardant mixing, storage and loading operations and systems as well as Airtanker base operations and administrative procedures. Other assets are handling dangerous goods, hazard materials management, wildfire terminology, and excellent communications and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with staff and air crews.This position requires a basic understanding of air attack operations and the ability to mix retardant, conduct testing, and loading of wildfire chemical retardants into aerial fire-fighting aircraft. The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through:Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:A high school diploma or GED, plus one (1)year related experience, Previous experience in displaying a mechanical aptitude would be an asset, Previous experience in working airside at an airport aerodrome would be an asset, Previous experience in wildfire suppression activities is an asset, Driver’s Airside Vehicle Operating Permit (AVOP) at airport, or ability to obtain one, Other combinations of training and experience will be consideredA Radio Operators’ License is a legal requirement for the position or the ability to obtain one.A Class 5 Driver’s License is required.Must be physically able to perform position duties.Preference will go to applicants who have prior experience with loading airtankersGNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Fort Smith HR Client Service CentreDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest Territories195 MCDOUGAL ROADBOX 876FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0Tel (867) 872-6500Fax (867) 872-3298jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.caNote: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply