<p> </p><p><span style=""><span style=""><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable="false">48767</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Department: </strong>Natural Resources</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Location: </strong>SHUBENACADIE</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Temporary</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Closing Date: </strong>¿03-Jun-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style=""><span style="">Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resourcess is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.<br><br>For more information on the department view our website: <a href="https://novascotia.ca/natr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://novascotia.ca/natr</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style=""><span style="">Under the direction of the Area Manager, or designate, the Fire Crew Foreperson is responsible for leading, participating and supervising seasonal staff who carry out forest fire suppression and pre suppression activities as well as work in other department programs.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style=""><span style="">Some of your primary accountabilities will include:</span></span></p><ul><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Conducting general maintenance of department vehicles, buildings, grounds, and equipment. </span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Complying with, and seeking compliance with, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and department policies from staff.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Actively particiapting in implementing the department Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Programs.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Operating department vehicles and equipment.</span></span></li><li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Assisting district technicians in forestry, wildlife, parks and other general district duties as assigned.</span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications and Experience</b></H2></div><div><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a minimum of 4 years related experience. Graduation from a forestry training program at a Univers