Regional Fire Technician
RS4 Resource Technician 4
Regular/full-time 
Department of Sustainable Development
Northwest Region, Parks and Regional Services
The Pas MB
Advertisement Number: 32259
Salary(s):  RS4 $46,831.00 - $56,097.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.
Closing Date: November 28, 2016
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 .
The Pas is located in Northern Manitoba approximately 520 km northwest of Winnipeg, MB.

Introduction
The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). 

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
 
Conditions of Employment:
 
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Must possess and maintain a full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's license.
  • Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
  • Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required.
  • Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba as required, and capable of flying frequently in a wide variety of small aircrafts in adverse weather conditions.
 
Essential:
 
  • Graduation from a Resource Management program, with experience in wildfire suppression.  An equivalent combination of related education, training and extensive experience may be considered. 
  • Experience in utilizing fire suppression equipment, including specialized equipment, and complex equipment set-ups and configurations.
  • Experience developing and delivering training programs and materials.
  • Ability to plan/organize workloads under tight timelines.
  • Thorough knowledge of wildfire behaviour and suppression techniques.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to multitask while making safe and effective decisions under stressful conditions.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach and motivate others in a team environment, as well as resolve conflict. 
  • Working knowledge of fire fighting aircraft types and their uses.
  • Knowledge in the interpretation and application of legislation, policy, and procedures as it relates to wildfire management.
  • Effective verbal communication skills. 
  • Effective written communication skills.
 
Desired:
 
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.
  • Experience related to procurement of services and supplies, including inventory control, recording, tracking and reconciling.
Duties:
Reporting to the Fire Control Officer, the Regional Fire Technician provides technical expertise and assistance to regional and district field service staff in the planning and reporting of the Northwest and Western Regions' fire management program. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, supervising and conducting regional and provincial fire training programs and will be responsible for monitoring regional fire staff's fire related certification levels and certification currency, co-ordinating re-certification courses and training as required. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting and organizing and directing the Regional cache Program including selection and recruitment. On a rotational and "as needed" basis, the Regional Fire Technician will assume the role of Duty Officer for the Northwest and Western Regions.
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Advertisement # 32259
Public Service Commission
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone:  204-945-4394
Fax: 204-948-2193
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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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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