Maintenance Repairworker II / Ground Operations Coordinator

Department of Natural Resources

Maintenance Repairworker II

Ground Operations Coordinator

Seasonal Position

Open

Fredericton

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking an individual to join the Wildfire Management Branch as a Ground Operations Coordinator, located in Fredericton.

As a member of the Wildfire Management team and reporting to the Wildfire Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance and repairs of buildings, grounds and equipment, related to air operations in the province. Responsibilities include the following: annual set up and winterization of all reload bases; ensuring adequate levels of Long Term and Foam are maintained at each base; coordinating with airport authorities for access, maintenance, and adequate inventory of required products and equipment; liaising with Forest Protection Limited (FPL) on the best practices for loaders and use of products and equipment; ensuring appropriate mixing of product to ensure efficient reload capacity; and performing other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience near the journeyperson level in the building mechanical and/or electrical occupations. A minimum of one (1) year of experience with reload base operations and maintenance and aircraft safety and reload efficiency is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following: a minimum of one (1) or (2) years of related experience with wildfire operations. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organizational Awareness
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of general maintenance and equipment;
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications;
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures;
• Planning and organizing skills.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be prepared to: work a 40-hour week; work extended hours and weekends to meet operational requirements, as required; work with a high degree of independence and judgement; operate specialized vehicles, equipment, and tools; perform physically demanding tasks; follow established safety protocols; possess a valid class 5 driver's licence as issued by the Province of New Brunswick, or equivalent. Travel throughout the province is required.

SALARY: $31.74 per hour (based on a 40-hour week)

APPLY TO: We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by March 24, 2026, indicating competition number DNR-25-23. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resource Services
Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
1350 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6

Email : [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, by email.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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