Initial Attack Crew Member - FR2 (Wildland Firefighter)

Under the direction of the Crew Leader, you will be a crew member on a 4 or 5-person initial attack forest fire fighting crew.

Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Will be required to possess and maintain current first aid and CPR certification by a date acceptable to the employer.
- Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime, and be deployed provincially, inter-provincially, or internationally as/when required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent (an Intermediate stage Manitoba class 5 driver’s license is acceptable on a temporary basis. Candidates are expected to attain and maintain a full stage Class 5driver’s license on a permanent basis). Applicant will be required to provide a Drivers in Force letter or provincial equivalent before date of hire.
- Will be required to successfully pass the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters(WFX-FIT) fitness test.
- Must be physically capable to perform the duties required of the position such as operation of chainsaws, carrying firefighting equipment and working and line camping for extended periods under adverse weather conditions.

Duties include:
- Providing suppression action on forest fires utilizing helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, boats, vehicles or other ground transportation means.
- Use and maintenance of forest firefighting equipment.
- Providing training and supervision for emergency fire fighters.
- Participating in employee training and development programs, and mandatory daily fitness program.
- Assisting with maintenance & construction projects as assigned while not engaged in fire suppression.
- Conducting work activities in accordance with Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations.