Job Description – ULKATCHO FIRE GUARDIAN

 

CHUNTA RESOURCES SOCIETY IS HIRING GUARDIANS TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE ULKATCHO FIRST NATION TRADITIONAL TERRITORY

Job Position	Ulkatcho First Nation Guardian Program
Work Term	Full Time
Hours of Work	35-40 hours / week, irregular work schedules, some weekend work will be necessary.
Wage	$25.00 to $28.00/ hour
Reports to	Chunta Manager

 

The Ulkatcho First Nation Guardian program has been active since the fall on 2022 and is carried out under the mandate of the Chunta Resources Society. The Guardians have an important role to assert Ulkatcho First Nations rights and title, and to monitor the traditional territory activities in regard to resource extraction, tourism, hunting and freshwater, terrestrial and cultural resources. 

 

Specifically, the Ulkatcho Fire Guardians tasked with the responsibility of preventing and managing wildfire on the landscape; monitor the impacts of wildfire, as well as provincial and federal regulations; accurately collect and monitor data; and report/download their activities to the Chunta Resources Society. They will help to develop/ update the Ulkatcho Communities Fire Management Plans and will execute our fire prevention and management strategies.

 

 

•       Respond to fire and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies

•       Control and extinguish fires using manual and power equipment, such as axes, water hoses, aerial ladders and hydraulic equipment and various firefighting chemicals

•       Administer first aid and other assistance

•       Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment

•       Prepare written reports on fire incidents

•       Inform and educate the public on fire prevention

•       Will gather Indigenous Knowledge pertaining to past an future fire management strategies

•       May host community meeting, info sharing/ info gathering sessions and/or educational meetings

•       Will work to develop/ update Ulkatcho’s Fire management plans

•       Will perform back burns, cultural burns in tradition territory as a means of fire prevention

•       Will perform Fire Smart activities in community and on Keyah lands

•       Train to maintain high level of physical fitness

•       Assist the public, the police and emergency organizations during times of major disasters

•       May participate as members of a trauma or emergency response team and provide paramedical aid to accident victims or ill persons

•       May supervise and coordinate the work of other firefighters

•       May conduct building inspections to ensure compliance with fire code.

 

 

Knowledge and Experience

•               Strong knowledge of Ulkatcho First Nation territory and values

•               Demonstrated ATV and snowmobile experience

•               Familiarity with gps, sat phones, inreach devices and tablets

•               Mechanically inclined with atvs & snowmobiles

•               Knowledge of Species at Risk (within the territory) as well as freshwater and terrestrial species 

•               Familiarity with Ulkatcho’s indigenous policies as well as federal and provincial rules and regulations

•               Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, email and using handheld devices

Personal Suitability

•               Strong communication skills and be able to interact with visitors and resource users in a polite and positive manner

•               Confident, comfortable, and assertive in addressing violation issues with community members and resource users

•               Dependable, motivated and demonstrates a strong work ethic 

•               Shows initiative and is a team player

•               Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Ulkatcho Guardian program vision 

•               Demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting the health of Ulkatcho territory and culture

•               Ability to work irregular work hours and weekends including overnight trips, when necessary

 

Certificate/Training Requirements (Willing to Train Right Canadite)

•               Valid driver’s license (Must Have)

•               S100

•               S185

•               S211

•               S212

•               S230

•               S232

•               S235

•               S241

Expected training/certificates (considered an asset if already acquired):

o                     Swift Water Rescue 

o                     DTA

o                     Power Saw/ Chainsaw 

o                     Bear Awareness

o                     Wilderness Safety and Survival First Aid  

o                     Restricted Radio Operator (ROC-M)

o                     Level 1 First Aid

 

 

Working Conditions

This field position requires working extensively under isolated conditions on the territory. The working conditions can include long atv rides and snowmobiling to remote sites. Long hikes in rugged terrain, possible boat work on rough waters, helicopter and fixed wing airplane surveys. Some remote work may require camping or overnight stays away from the community. You must demonstrate that you are comfortable in the outdoors and have the necessary first aid and safety training to be safe on the job, or able to be successfully trained.

 

Physical Requirements

The Guardian position is physically demanding, and will include travel and working in all types of weather, hiking long distances on the territory, and moving and/or packing heavy field equipment to remote site or gathering areas. Applicants must be in good physical health to carry out the job effectively without injury.

 

Application Details

Please email a cover letter, resume to: Alyisha Knapp, Interim Operations Manager, Chunta

Resources Society (manager@chunta.ca) or drop it off at the Chunta Resources Society 22562 Chilcotin Hwy 20

 

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

 

Posting Date:  April 8, 2024

 

Interview process

·         Only shortlisted candidates are contacted

·         Interview

·         Criminal record check

·         References