Manitoba Wildfire Service, Conservation and Wildfire Services
The Pas MB
Advertisement Number: 44973
Salary(s): FR3 $1,798.40 - $1,957.60 bi-weekly Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.
Closing Date: March 20, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.
Introduction
Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in filling the role of Assistant Regional Warehouse Supervisor (FR3) in the Western Region of Manitoba. The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefits package, which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance and defined pension plan.
Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the supervision of the operation of the Western Region Fire Equipment Warehouse.
Ensures that the district fire equipment inventory, vehicles, supplies and caches are accounted for and maintained in serviceable condition to Provincial Standards.
Plans, coordinates, supervises and works on minor construction and repair of Wildfire Service infrastructure maintenance projects.
Organizes, coordinates and directs forest fire suppression support activities including, but not limited to: arranging for support staff and lodging, hiring emergency fire fighters, ordering food, commissary, supplies, equipment and supervising the loading and unloading of support aircraft.
Promotes fire crew safety, ensures compliance with Workplace Safety & Health Regulations at District Wildfire Service facilities, reports violations, incidents or accidents and implements preventative or corrective measures.
Maintains detailed records of staffing, crew operations and equipment inventories, prepares and submits Fire Administration or regional administration forms and prepares necessary reports.
Assists the Helitac Officer and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience as a Fire Ranger or as a member of an Initial Attack Crew or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience using and maintaining standard fire fighting hand tools and equipment available and/or issued to Fire Suppression Crews. eg: shovel, axe, pulaski, various fire pumps, fire hose, chain saws.
Experience working in conjunction with various aircraft utilized during forest fire suppression activities along with an understanding of their individual roles and capabilities. eg: light and medium helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, water bombers.
Supervisor skills with experience providing guidance, direction and performance management.
Knowledge and/or training of fire line safety and applicable Workplace Safety and Health Regulations.
Strong organizational skills and time management skill.
Strong written communication skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to work independently.
Desired:
Experience in inventory control and expediting shipping and receiving of equipment and supplies.
Experience operating a forklift.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be willing and physically capable to perform the duties required of the position such as lifting up to 65lbs, carrying and loading firefighting equipment, climbing stairs and working in adverse weather conditions.
Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5F driver’s licence or equivalent (an intermediate stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence is acceptable one a temporary basis. Candidates are expected to attain and maintain a full stage Class 5 driver’s licence on a permanent basis). Applicant will be required to provide a Drivers in Force letter or provincial equivalent before date of hire
Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime and to be deployed provincially, inter-provincially or internationally, as/when required.
Must be required to possess and maintain current first aid and CPR certification by a date acceptable to the employer.
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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