Fire Ranger 2 - Initial Attack Crew Member

FR2 Fire Ranger 2

Departmental; Seasonal

Approximately 18 - 20 weeks (April - September)

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

Wildfire Service, Conservation and Wildfire Services

Various locations throughout rural MB and various locations throughout northern MB

Advertisement Number: 45210

Salary(s): FR2 $1,708.00 - $1,871.20 bi-weekly Plus Remoteness Allowance and Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date: May 10, 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 seasonal positions and remain in effect for 6 months.

Overtime is paid at 1.5x after an 8 hour shift and 2x when working a day of rest.

Under the direction of the Crew Leader, you will be a crew member on a 4 or 5-person initial attack forest fire fighting crew.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Duties:

Duties include:

• Providing suppression action on forest fires utilizing helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, boats, vehicles or other ground transportation means.

• Use and maintenance of forest firefighting equipment.

• Providing training and supervision for emergency fire fighters.

• Participating in employee training and development programs, and mandatory daily fitness program.

• Assisting with maintenance & construction projects as assigned while not engaged in fire suppression.

• Conducting work activities in accordance with Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations.

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries

• Defined pension plan

• Life insurance coverage

• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision

• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more

• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions

• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service

• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development¿

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience in outdoor work or recreation involving manual labour and/or physical activity.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience in the use of small engine equipment, camping gear, and power tools.
• Training and/or experience in wildfire suppression.
• Knowledge of wildfire behaviour and fire weather.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be 18 years of age or older prior to start date.

• Will be required to possess and maintain current first aid and CPR certification by a date acceptable to the employer.

• Must successfully pass the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters (WFX-FIT) fitness test.

• Must be willing and able to work weekends, overtime, and be deployed provincially, inter-provincially, or internationally as/when required.

• 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 on 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 travel throughout the province and spend extended periods in the outdoors including residing in remote fire camps, tents or other locations.

• Must be willing and physically capable to perform the duties required of the position such as wildfire suppression action, operation of chainsaws, lifting up to 65lbs, carrying equipment through rough terrain and working extended periods under adverse weather conditions.

• Must be willing and able to be deployed and travel by means of aircraft (helicopter & plane), boat or vehicle (such as ATV, UTV, trucks) for fire action and other assignments.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 45210

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

Emailed files must be in Word or PDF format. Links to Cloud documents (i.e. Google Docs) cannot be accepted.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

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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