Department: Environment and Climate Change

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Fort Resolution, NT.

Department Information

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and communities from the devastating effects of wildfires? If so, we have two Wildfire Crew Member available positions located in Fort Resolution, NT. You wouldprovide wildfire response and general duties in an overall effort to promote the sustainability of the region's forests.

You would also be responsible for the following but not limited too:

- Testing and maintaining forest management equipment

- Minor building and ground's maintenance

- Work with Air Tankers, helicopters and heavy equipment

- Supervise extra Fire Fighters and lesser experienced Fire Fighters

- Participate in training programs

- Complete smoke patrols and fire assessments

The qualifications for a Wildfire Crew Member would be attained by:

Recent Certification through S-131 Forest Fire Fighting Training and past experience in firefighting.

Passing anannual Firefighter Work Capacity Testing standard

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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