Crew Supervisor (Unit Crew)

• Supervise and lead a 20-person unit to complete tasks and accomplish goals on wildfire incidents, during training exercises and at the fire base.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to be prepared for sustained action on wildfire incidents and ensures that all other Unit Crew personnel do the same.
• Arrive at work on time prepared for work.
• Act professionally and respectfully while on shift and off-hours while working on incidents. You are an ambassador for YFNW.
• Complete necessary paperwork in the form of daily timesheets, incident reports, after action review forms and others as needed.
• Assist with, and deliver, training modules and courses for members of the Unit Crew.
• Deliver daily briefings to Unit Crew personnel including weather information, situation report and daily task assignments.
• Ensure OHS safety processes are being met and followed.
• Expected to wear the appropriate uniform while on shift.
• Expected to ensure their squad’s assigned vehicle and equipment are clean and serviceable daily.
• Expected to maintain a running inventory, with Assets & Logistics Manager, of equipment and gear that has been signed out both on fire incidents and while at the fire base.
• Maintain communication with Crew Leaders and Crew Members using a handheld radio while on fire incidents and while at the fire base.
• Other duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities when on a Fire:

Perform management tasks including, but not limited to

• Remote power water pump set up and operation,
• Construction of control lines around perimeter of fire area using power saws, power pumps, hose, backpack pumps, and hand tools,
• Hot spotting operations using power saws, power pumps, hose, backpack pumps, and hand tools,
• Ignition operations in direct and indirect attack settings using ignitions devices such as fuses and drip torches

 

Qualifications:

• S-230 Training or Equivalent
• ICS I-100 certification
• ICS I-200 course recommended
• Has obtained applicable leadership courses (L-280, L-380, etc.)
• Understands the FBP system (Fire Behavior Prediction)
• Surpass WFM WFX-fitness standard (14:30)

 

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum education level that provides the skills to read, write and comprehend wildfire knowledge, and can understand written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet and maintain the Yukon WFM WFX-Fitness standards
• Demonstrates an aptitude for leadership, organization, supervision, and communication

 

Compensation:

$34.57 to $39.78 per hour based on experience.

 

Benefits:

• Personal Protective Equipment provided.
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Inclusive work environment

 

Conditions of Employment: