Fire Operations Supervisor

Apply By:Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Provincial Services Division / Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

Attention:
Fire Operations Professionals!

Are you committed to global excellence in wildland fire management and response services? Do you want to help ensure communities, infrastructure, and natural resources are protected from wildfires? If so, consider this exciting opportunity to join the Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services Branch at the Ministry of Natural Resources!

As an integral member of our dynamic, collaborative team in the fire management program, you will have the opportunity to address our increasingly complex future fire management challenges as the Fire Operations Supervisor.

This position is headquartered in Sioux Lookout. However, the successful candidate is expected to work out of Pickle Lake during the wildland fire season. Accommodations are provided in Pickle Lake. Periodic travel to Pickle Lake during the winter months is also expected. Furthermore, as this is a frontline essential position, your physical presence at the headquartered location is crucial to this role and this position will be fully onsite.

During the fire season, these positions operate on a split schedule.

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch provides forest fire management services for the province including fire management policies and strategies, fire prevention and detection, and the basic resources for managing forest fires; aviation flight and maintenance crews and equipment in support of forest fire and natural resources management, and other specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport to all government ministries and agencies;

and emergency management in response to forest fires, floods, drought/low water, dam failures, erosion, soil and bedrock instability, crude oil and natural gas exploration, natural gas and hydrocarbon underground storage, and salt solution mining emergencies.

For more information, visit us at:
Ministry of Natural Resources.

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

• Lead, plan, coordinate and implement the operational and technical aspects of the fire management program.
• Lead and coach a team of professional and technical staff. Ensure team members possess the right skills and competencies to excel in their roles.
• Build strong partnerships and stakeholder involvement and awareness in fire management strategies and tactics, prevention and fuel management activities.
• Perform fire response system functions during peak fire season.
• Review expenditures to ensure adherence within assigned project funds.

• Valid driver's licence class "G" or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

• You have an ability for developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values-based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management and labour relations matters.
• You can lead the planning and implementation of organizational development and complex…