Overview
Forestry Fire Crew/Maintenance Worker/A Jobs in California, Missouri, USA at Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
Location: California
Forestry Fire Crew (Maintenance Worker 2(A)) (Hiring Pool)
Competition # :45109
Department:Natural Resources
Location:SHUBENACADIE
Type of Employment:Seasonal
Union Status:NSGEU – NSPG
Closing Date:13-Feb-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province’s Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable naturalresource managementas we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
Are you looking for achallengingposition that allows you to work outside and brings you personal satisfaction and accomplishment? Fighting forest fires is a demanding, but rewarding experience. Those who believe inteamwork, safety and a dedication for fitness will do well in this role.
Primary Accountabilities
As a Forestry/Fire Crew team member, typical duties may include:
Wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression and post suppression
Assisting with wildlife, forestry, park or infrastructure projects
General maintenance, grounds keeping, cleaning and janitorial duties, carpentry and the use of chain saws or clearing saws, powered and manual hand tools and associated equipment
Safe use of all vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, tractors, vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, and 4-wheel drive type trucks.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, including work in:
General carpentry, building and grounds maintenance, general machine maintenance, use of tractors, ride-on mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, hand or power tools and janitorial or custodial duties.
You are a self-motivated, physically fit, flexible, team player. You have knowledge of wildland fire management and wilderness/outdoor navigation and maps. You have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. A valid NS Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent) is required.
The following are considered assets:
Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Certification
Experience and/or training in radiocommunication;
Formal forestry training;
Able to operate standard shift vehicles;
Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations;
Forest Safety Society certified for power saw and spacing saws;
Computer proficiency;
Able to use GPS units, collate data and associated software.
Equivalency
Applicants relying oneducationand experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Working Conditions
You will be required to work irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Following work days you may drivehome at nightor be required to stay at accommodations locally (i.e. tent, hotel). You may be required to stay in other parts of the province. Travel in helicopter is a condition of employment.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to attempt the WFX-FIT test, which upon successful completion will qualify the employee to join the Provincial Type-1 Wildfire team, providing opportunities for advanced wildland firefighting activities including out-of-province wildfire d…
Title: Forestry Fire Crew/Maintenance Worker/A
Company: Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
Location: California, Missouri, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Maintenance/Cleaning
