Forest Firefighters (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  Osprey Silviculture Operations Ltd

  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Osprey Silviculture Operations Ltd is hiring 40 Forest Firefighters for seasonal, full-time employment in Victoria, BC.

Subsidized Job: Canada Summer Jobs

Program description:

IMPORTANT: This position is being advertised under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative. To be eligible for this position, you must be between 15 and 30 years of age on the start date of the job. You also must have been a full-time student during the previous academic year and be intending to return to full-time studies in the next academic year. You also must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. You must also be legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Provincial or municipal Firefighters Training Course Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Chainsaw Safety Training; Power saw operators course

Experience

No experience

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

Train or arrange for training; Fight forest fires; Dig ditches and trenches; Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety vest; Gloves

Work Site Environment

Dangerous; Outdoors; At heights; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel regularly; Travel expenses paid by employer; Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload

Work Location Information

Rural area; Staff accommodation available; Room and board provided; Remote location; Various locations; Willing to relocate

Personal Suitability

Team player; Judgement

Employment conditions:  Shift, Overtime, On Call, To be determined, Start Time 07:00, End Time 19:00

Compensation

$15.00 to $25.00 hourly for 1 to 84 hours per week

---