Forestry Fire Crew Person; Maintenance Worker

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Competition # : 47875

Department:Natural Resources

Location:ST.PETERS

Type of Employment:Seasonal

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:16-Feb-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

This hiring pool will be leveraged to fill multiple Seasonal vacancies in St. Peter's (Richmond County). Seasonal opportunities have an anticipated season start date of late-March and an end date of late-September.

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources & Renewables 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 natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

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Are you looking for a challenging position 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 in teamwork, safety and a dedication for fitness will do well in this role.

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.

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 radio communication;
• 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.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

$1,770.50 - $1,815.11

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

You will be required to work irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays. Following work days you may drive home at night or be required to stay at accommodations locally (i.e. tent, hotel). You may be required to stay in other parts of the province. Occasional travel in helicopter is a condition of employment.

You may be required to stay in other parts of the province. Occasional 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 deployments. We are seeking employees who are tolerant of others.

You must be adaptable to personality differences and be able to resolve potential conflicts appropriately.

This hiring pool will be used to fill multiple seasonal positions out of our Richmond County (St. Peter's) office, with an expected seasonal end date of late-September.

Because employees' safety is the utmost concern, as a condition of employment successful applicants must successfully complete the following prior to employment:

• Medium Level Pack Test - Entails wearing a 25 pound…