Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Looking for Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Temporary/Seasonal Recruitment at Ontario Full Time

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity that allows you to make a positive impact on the environment and contribute to the safety of the public? Are you interested in working with an energetic and fun team that supports the delivery of wildland fire management across Ontario? If so, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch offers a variety of seasonal or temporary job opportunities that could be the right fit for you.

If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements outlined below, CLICK HERE to submit an application.

This job posting represents multiple positions at various locations across Ontario. Many of these locations are in remote areas of Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You must be able to physically report to the identified work location as alternate/remote work is not an option for these positions.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

Opportunities may become available in the following communities throughout Ontario:

North East Region Locations

190 Cherry Street, Chapleau

2 Third Avenue, Cochrane
1204 Stanhope Airport Road, Haliburton
613 Front Street, Hearst

40 Voodoo Crescent, North Bay
6150 Skyline Drive, Sudbury
5520 Highway 101 East, Timmins
48 Mission Road, Wawa

North West Region Locations
1 King Street, Armstrong Station
95 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden
922 Scott Street, Fort Frances
101 MacOdrum Drive, Geraldton
1789 Airport Road, Kenora
3 Airport Road, Pickle Lake
139 Forestry Road, Red Lake
237 Hwy 72, Sioux Lookout
1580 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay

Please indicate in your application the location(s) you are interested in.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) Branch’s main role is to prevent, mitigate, detect and respond to wildland fires, to protect the public and our natural resources. This important objective could not be fulfilled without a large cast of support positions to make it possible. For more information on these individual roles, please read below and consider applying today.

How do I qualify?

Who is Eligible?

For all positions, you are eligible if you:

• are 18 years of age or older
• speak English
• are legally entitled to work in Canada and are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Relevant Skills:

• You have leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal.
• You display professional, respectful and inclusive behaviour.
• You have listening skills and close attention to detail.
• You have organizational and prioritization skills.
• You have problem-solving and judgement skills.
• You have administrative and clerical skills to complete forms, manage files and process transactions.
• You can understand and follow organizational policies and protocols.

Data Entry/Clerical (hourly wage range $22.92/hr – $26.56/hr)

• Hiring as needed by the department, but generally May through to August.
• The Data Entry/Clerical position is a support role in administration.
• The primary function of this position is the timely & accurate entry of data into various wildfire computer systems.
• Highly organized individual with excellent keyboard, computer and communication skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Answering incoming telephone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.

Radio Operator ($23.52/hr – $27.17/hr)

• Hiring as needed by the department, but generally May through August.
• Radio Operators manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring accurate and timely data entry into multiple wildfire-specific programs, prioritizing radio calls and verbal communication skills.
• Wildfire Radio Operators will see changes in pace throughout the day, and at times the job will involve multiple demands, interruptions, and time-specific requests. Attention to detail is paramount, as is professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a restricted radio-telephone operator’s certificate.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically: Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Highly organized individual with excellent keyboard, computer and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods, including weekends based on operational requirements.

Hose Plant Labourer ($21.24/hr – $22.91/hr)

• Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands.
• Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to operate simple machinery.
• Work safely and cohesively as part of a team to meet daily production targets.
• Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed.
• Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.
• This position is only available at the Thunder Bay work location.

Warehouse Labourer ($21.96/hr – $24.11/hr)

• Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands.
• Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing of materials and supplies.
• Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to learn to drive forklift if required.
• Work in a team environment and ability to follow directions, able to work independently as required.
• Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed.
• Be responsible for accurate inventory counts, ability to complete shipping and receiving documentation.
• Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.

General Labourer ($21.24/hr – $22.91/hr)

• Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands.
• Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement.
• Work in a team environment and ability to follow directions, able to work independently as required.
• Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed.
• Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.

Driver ($16.40/hr – $25.19/hr)

• Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands.
• Safely transport cargo and/or passengers from one location to another.
• The successful candidate will require a valid G licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment while following directions as required.
• Knowledge and experience of safe driving techniques while traveling on gravel and forest industry roads an asset.
• Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.

Maintenance Mechanic 1-3 ($27.37 – $29.69)

• Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands.
• Responsible for the refurbishment of equipment used for wildfire suppression (e.g. Chainsaws, portable water pumps).
• Inspect, repair, test, clean and sort fire-line tools and equipment.
• Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement.
• Able to assist experienced mechanical staff when conducting repairs.
• Keep equipment, tools and shop area clean daily.
• Work safely independently and in a team environment.
• Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed.
• Be responsible for accurate inventory counts, ability to complete shipping and receiving documentation.
• Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.
• This position is only available at the Thunder Bay and Sudbury work locations.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements outlined above, CLICK HERE to submit an application.

NOTE: The application form will be open to accept applicants until April 15th, 2023.

Additional Information:

Note:

• This is not a competition under Article 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement and will only be used to fill short-term vacancies of less than 6 months in duration.
  The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This posting will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming short-term contract opportunities.