Fire Ranger 3 - Initial Attack Crew Leader

The Government of Manitoba is hiring a Fire Ranger 3 - Initial Attack Crew Leader for approximately 22 weeks in various locations across Manitoba. Candidates must have firefighting experience and meet physical and certification requirements. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and emphasizes equitable employment practices. The position requires on-site work, including weekends and potential deployment, making it non-remote.
FR3 Fire Ranger 3

Departmental

Approximately 22 weeks

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Manitoba Wildfire Service, Conservation and Wildfire Services

Cranberry Portage MB, Rennie MB, Paint Lake Provincial Park MB, Marchand MB, Wekusko Falls Provincial Park MB

Advertisement Number: 43970

Salary(s): FR3 $1,798.40 - $1,957.60 bi-weekly Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date: April 13, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar seasonal positions throughout the Province and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Manitoba Wildfire Service is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in filling the role of Initial Attack Crew Leader (Fire Ranger 3) at various locations throughout Manitoba. The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package, which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance and defined pension plan.

Conditions of Employment:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent (an intermediate stage Manitoba Class 5 drivers license is acceptable on a temporary basis. Candidates are expected to attain and maintain a full stage Class 5 driver's license on a permanent basis and be able to provide a Driver's Abstract if requested).
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• All candidates must be 18 years of age or older prior to start date.
• Must complete and pass the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters (WIX-FIT) fitness test and meet the Manitoba agency performance standard of 17 minutes and 15 seconds.
• Must possess and maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR, training is provided by the employer..
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime and be deployed provincially, inter-provincially or internationally, as/when required.

Qualifications:

Essential:
• Experience as a member of an Initial Attack Crew conducting initial attack, sustained action, and mop-up fire suppression on a wide range of wildfire situations or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience using and maintaining all of the standard firefighting hand tools and equipment, e.g. shovel, axe, pulaski, Mark 3 fire pump, chainsaw.
• Experience and knowledge with the principles of fire weather, fire behaviour and fire line safety to ensure the safe, efficient and effective application of fire suppression strategies.
• Experience working with various aircraft utilized in forest fire suppression activities and knowledge of their individual roles and capabilities, e.g. light and medium helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, and water bombers.
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills.

Desired:
• Supervisor experience including training, guidance, direction and performance management.
• Experience and knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health Regulations, including fire line safety.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Area Fire Manager, Conservation Officer or Helitac Officer (FR4), the incumbent will be responsible for the daily direct supervision and leadership of a 4-5 person Initial Attack forest fire suppression crew. Duties include:
• Organize, direct and supervise crew members during wildfire suppression and daily work activities to ensure the safe, efficient and effective application of fire suppression strategies and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory daily fitness guidelines, Wildfire Program Operational Guidelines, Wildfire Service Safe Work Procedures, and Workplace Safety & Health Regulations.
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance and inventory control of equipment and tools assigned to the crew members.
• Participate and assist in the delivery of public relations & fire prevention initiatives and in the development and delivery of training programs for fire crews or junior staff.
• Participate in provincial, inter-provincial and international deployment as required.
• Maintain detailed records of crew operations and staffing.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including the supervision of district work projects.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 43970

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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