Type Wildfire Crew Member

JOB POSTING

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE:
Type 2 Wildfire Crew Member

DEPARTMENT:
Wildfire Crew / Fuel Management - Emergency Preparedness Program

SUPERVISOR:
Emergency Planning Coordinator

TERMS:
Full Time, Term until March 31, 2027 with chance of extension.

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The purpose of this position is to provide safe, efficient, and professional wildland fire suppression and wildfire mitigation and preparedness operations working under the direction of the Type 2 Wildfire Crew Leader.

• Maintaining individual job safety
• Maintaining individual and crew equipment fire line readiness
• Ensuring training certifications are up to date
• Gathering critical information pertinent to daily assignments
• Maintaining a safety-conscious and professional attitude at all times
• Working collaboratively with BCWS personnel, contract crews, and other community partners
• Participating in fuel management, wildfire mitigation project work, and other department projects (e.g., TteS firewood delivery program and Fire Smart initiatives)
• Participating in emergency prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response, and recovery activities
• Participating in wildfire prevention and response community education and awareness events

• Maintaining full availability for wildfire response (standby and overtime) from May to September, limiting personal leave to essential situations only.
• Maintaining administrative documents including training records and employee timesheets
• Ensuring quick, efficient, and effective wildfire response in accordance with the BCWS Indigenous Initial Response Crew (IIRC) standards
• Adhering to safe work policies and professional conduct at all times
• Adhering to Incident Command System (ICS) protocols

• Work Safe recognized Basic First Aid Certificate (Formerly known as OFA Level
  1) and Transportation Endorsement
• Must hold a valid BC Class 7 (N) driver’s license and be willing to work toward obtaining a full Class 5 driver’s license within a specified timeframe
• S-100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety or equivalent (Annual Re-currency)
• S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance
• ICS 100 Incident Command System 100
• S-211 The Fire Environment of Firefighters / Dispatchers
• S 212 Fire Line Communications or Restricted Radio Operators License
• S 213 Use of Bulldozers and Heavy Equipment
• WHMIS & TDG Certified
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check

• High school Diploma

• 35 calendar days actively involved in firefighting

• Ensuring forestry projects and wildfire response operations are carried out in a financially responsible manner, with all associated financial documentation completed accurately and on time.

• Participate in all operational job required training courses
• Maintain certifications required for this position

• Physically fit and capable of physical labour
• Capable of navigating rugged terrain in adverse conditions
• Able to carry heavy object (50 lbs) long distances over difficult terrain
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Safety conscious
• Team oriented - works well with others
• GPS and/or compass back country navigation

• TteS Band Member who meets the required qualifications
• Valid class 5 unrestricted driver’s license
• High school Diploma
• Post secondary forestry or resource management education (in progress or completed)
• Advanced First Aid (formerly Occupational First Aid Level
  3) or EMR training
• High level of fitness
• Forestry work experience (e.g., logging, planting, and silviculture)
• Other resource based work experience (e.g., oil and gas, mining, and farming)
• Extensive outdoor and wilderness experience (e.g., hunting, trapping, fishing, and back country activities)
• Volunteer Fire Department experience
• WWorkSafe BC recognized Advanced First Aid Certificate (formerly OFA Level
  3)
• S-230…