Fire Crew Leader

Parks CanadaWaterton Lakes Field Unit, Waterton Park, ABGT-03Seasonal Employment Opportunity from March 14 to October 12, 2016$52,724 to $59,783 (presently under review)

Closing date: 8 January 2016 – 23:59, Pacific Time (more on closing date)

Who can apply: Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Duties

Supervises fire crew members and delivers wildland fuel management, prescribed fire and wildfire suppression services in support of field unit’s fire management program.

Intent of the process

The results of this selection process may be used to staff similar term, seasonal, indeterminate and/or assignment positions in Waterton Lakes or other locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) Contact information for 2 references.You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A secondary school diploma. NOTE: Proof of education must be submitted with application.

CIFFC approved Intermediate Wildland Fire Management Course or Type I Fire Crew Leader Course (copy of certification must be included with application).

Experience In: • Fire management operations related to fuel management, prescribed fire and/or fire suppression;• Working on the fire line;• Using and maintaining fire equipment;• Working in remote areas for extended periods;• Working in the forestry environment;• Supervision on the fire line.NOTE: The onus is on the candidate to submit an application that addresses directly the screening requirements of this process. The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF:• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other related Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) issues;• Fire management strategies and tactics for both wild land and prescribed fires;• Key techniques and practices related to weather prediction, map and photo interpretation and fire behaviour prediction.

ABILITY TO:• Maintain equipment in a state of readiness;• Deliver training to fire crew members;• Supervise staff while working under high stress;• Use a computer for recording and reporting incidents and/or accidents.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: • Personally connects with others;• Makes things happen;• Communicates effectively;• Takes responsibility; • Knows oneself;• Demonstrated integrity.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Operational Requirements:• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment; • Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial holidays, when required;• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation; • Willingness to obtain certification in the operation of various forms of ground (e.g. all-terrain vehicles) and marine (motorized and non-motorized vessels) as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Maintenance of a valid driver’s license (class L, N, O, or other graduated license will not be accepted)• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks including:1. Occupational Health Assessment for firefighters; 2. Arduous fitness status as outlined in the Parks Canada Fire Management Workplace Fitness Capacity Test SOP; • Possession and maintenance of St John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and CPR certificate;• Certification for chain saw use;• Meet and maintain certified status for hover exit for light and intermediate helicopters.• Meet and maintain certified status for Class D heli-sling for light and intermediate helicopters.

Other information

Important Information: Shared living accommodation may/may not be provided. If selected for interview, candidates will be responsible for their own travel costs to the interview. Interviews will be held in Waterton Park, AB.HOW TO APPLY: Please forward your application (resume, covering letter, names of two, recent work-related, references) quoting the selection process number 15-PKS-PWL-OC-044 in email subject line to: Waterton.hr@pc.gc.ca. Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Scott Murphy, Fire Management Officer

scott.murphy@pc.gc.ca

403-859-5129