2017 Ft Nelson Zone

Forest Protection Assistant Competition Application

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Competition Information / Prioritize only the locations you are willing to accept:
Prince George Fire Centre
Prince George Fire Zone
Valemount Fire Zone
Vanderhoof Fire Zone
Mackenzie Fire Zone
Dawson Creek Fire Zone
Fort St John Fire Zone
Fort Nelson Fire Zone
Check any other Fire Centres that you have also applied for positions with:
Coastal Fire Centre
Kamloops Fire Centre
South East Fire Centre
Cariboo Fire Centre
North West Fire Centre

Please use a minimum of two current and recent BCWS supervisors

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Please check the following where they apply to you:

Staffing Criteria / Qualifications / Education, Training And Experience:
Graduation from an approved university or technical institution with a degree or diploma in a
related field with 2 continuous years or 4 field seasons (minimum 3 months each) related fire
experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • “related field” includes a degree or diploma in Forestry, Environment, Parks, Fish & Wildlife, Wildlife Management, Recreation or Resource Management.
  • “equivalent combination of education and experience” includes minimum Grade 12 and either 3 years continuous experience or 5 field seasons (minimum 3 months each)
State Program & year graduated or equivalency:
Prefer S411 Fire Weather for Fire Operations.
Prefer E100 Basic Law.
12 months continuous supervisory experience or twofield seasons supervisory experience.
Prefer supervisory experience of field crews.
Prefer supervisory experience in a unionized workforce.
Experience with computers.
Certification:
Certification as an Incident Commander Type 3 or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License Class 5 Mandatory.
Level 1 First Aid.
Prefer BCWS faller certified.
Prefer Level 3 First Aid.
Prefer BCWS Trainer Certification in Hover Exit, Chainsaw, and/or Helipad Construction.
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By returning this form completed you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and are willing to carry out all functions listed under the “Willingness Statement” section of the job description, and that the information supplied in this form is true and correct.

Return the completed form, resume, and cover letter to later than 16:00 hrs March 20th, 2017.

**NOTE**

Applicants that pass the initial screening will be emailed a written test and telephone interviews will follow.

A goal of filling this position by March 31st, 2017 exists.