Department: Natural Resources
Competition #5330SB-CB

Status (Seasonal) Please note this position is for more than 6 months.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a welcoming workplace and welcome applications from Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities, African Nova Scotians, other Racially Visible Persons, and women in under represented or non traditional occupations.

This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees.

Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their employee ID number.  Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued.  Your Employee Self Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status is prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual NS Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified NS Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Duties:  
Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, or designate, the Fire Crew person is required to function as part of a crew in the suppression of wildland fire, property, vehicle and equipment maintenance, Park maintenance  other duties as assigned (wildlife, extension etc.).

This position will involve shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 10 and  a minimum of 2 years experience ,which consists of at least one year of wildland fire fighting or equivalent.
• Required to hold a valid N.S. Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent
• Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Training
• Whims (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Standard First Aid - verification of training must be included with the application.
• Must have a medical examination and have the Fitness to Test Form completed by a physician (form is available at any DNR Regional Services Field  Office)
• Complete the Medium Level Pack Test which entails wearing a 25 pound (11.3 kg.) Vest and walking 2 miles (3.3 km) in 30 minutes.  Hiring is contingent on successful completion of the Medium Level Pack Test.

Please Note:

• The testing is done after the interview
• The applicant must pay for the physical exam by the physician

Desirable Qualifications:

• Formal training in natural resource management
• lass 3 Drivers Licence with Air Brake Endorsement

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Candidates selected for interviews may be required to submit a Driver's abstract
• Successful completion of the Medium Level Pack Test as described above
• Interview candidates may be required to complete a competency evaluation for wildland fire suppression

Classification Level: MOS 7

Salary Range:  $33,217 - $34,055

Closing Date:   May 16, 2008
 

Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via e mail.  Also please quote the competition number in the e mail subject line and in your cover letter.

Please forward your application/resume to the attention of: 
Human Resources Division
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 698, 1701 Hollis Street
2nd Floor, Founders Square Building
Halifax, NS
B3J 2T9
FAX (902) 424 3222
Email: Resources-JobApps@gov.ns.ca

Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. on the closing date.  Submissions must be received by fax or email by midnight on the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.