District Fire Ranger

FR3 Fire Ranger 3

Departmental; Seasonal

approximately 26 weeks (March to September)

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

Manitoba Wildfire Service

Rennie MB

Advertisement Number: 42618

Salary(s):   FR3 $1,695.20 - $1,845.60 bi-weekly

Closing Date:   April 11, 2024

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.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

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

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent.
• Must maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Must be physically capable to perform the duties required of the position such as lifting, carrying and loading firefighting equipment, and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime, and be deployed provincially, interprovincially, or internationally as/when required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience as a Fire Ranger or as a member of an Initial Attack Crew or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience using and maintaining all the standard firefighting hand tools and equipment available and/or issued to Fire Suppression Crews. e.g.: shovel, axe, pulaski, Mark III fire pump, fire hose, chain saws.
• Experience working in conjunction with various aircraft utilized during forest fire suppression activities along with an understanding of their individual roles and capabilities. e.g.: light and medium helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, water bombers.
• Supervisor skills with experience providing guidance, direction, and performance management.
• Knowledge and/or training of fire line safety and applicable Workplace Safety & Health Regulations.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Strong written communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong organization and management skills.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Area Fire Manager, Assistant Area Fire Manager, or Conservation Officer the incumbent is responsible to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the District Fire Warehouse.

• Ensures that the district fire equipment inventory, vehicles, supplies and caches are accounted for and maintained in serviceable condition to Provincial Standards.
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and works on minor construction and repair and Wildfire Service infrastructure maintenance projects.
• Organizes, coordinates and directs forest fire suppression support activities including, but not limited to arranging for support staff and lodging, hiring emergency fire fighters, ordering food, commissary, supplies, equipment and supervising the loading and unloading of support aircraft.
• Promotes fire crew safety, ensures compliance with Workplace Safety & Health Regulations at District Wildfire Service facilities, reports violations, incidents or accidents and implements preventative or corrective measures.
• Maintains detailed records of staffing, crew operations and equipment inventories, prepares and submits Fire Administration or regional administration forms and prepares necessary reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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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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