FIRE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN - Jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

Job Description

Are you looking for a demanding, challenging and exciting career opportunity If so, bring your knowledge of forest fire fighting to the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• provide group leadership, technical guidance and coordination of Fire Ranger crews
• assist in the planning and implementation of the regional fire management program that includes training, prevention, prescribed burning, suppression and equipment maintenance and development
• promote and enhance the safety management system
• work in progressively challenging fire line assignments such as sector leader or division supervisor
• act in the Sector Response Officer function as required

Note: This position will require travel and work in any area of the province and/or Canada when necessary.How do I qualifyMandatory

• possess a valid class G drivers licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid drivers licence upon being hired
• qualified at a minimum of Fire Incident Commander Level 5 (requires Initial Attack Incident Commander Course SP300 or equivalent)
• physical ability to meet the demands of fire suppression activities
• ability to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
• possess or ability to obtain a valid restricted radio-telephone operators certificate

People skills:

• demonstrated group leadership skills
• possess strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• demonstrated analytical, planning, and coordination skills

Technical knowledge:

• possess initiative and the ability to assimilate new fire suppression strategies, tactics and techniques in a variety of fire control circumstances, and to understand and meet objectives with available resources
• knowledge of aerial operations, and fire behaviour observation and predictions
• knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain forest fire suppression equipment and related equipment including pumps, chainsaws and foam injection unit
• ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Forest Fires Prevention Act and other related legislation, policies and procedures

General skills:

• ability to use geographic information systems (GIS)
• working knowledge of computer applications and word processing, databases, internet, electronic mail software and decision support systems
• understanding of worker and supervisor responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 2 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 1789 Airport Rd, Kenora, North Region
• 2 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 1580 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, North Region
• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 237 Hwy 72, Sioux Lookout, North Region
• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region
• 2 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 139 Forestry Rd, Red Lake, North Region
• 2 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 101 MacOdrum Dr, Geraldton, North Region
• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 3 Airport Rd W, Pickle Lake, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 4.7Category: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Monday, January 17, 2022Quick Apply

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