24-45 FireSmart Crew Leader

PO Box 130. Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0
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Employment Opportunity

Job Title: #26-45 FireSmart Crew Leader

Department: Lands and Natural Resources

Status: Full-Time Term (October 30 th , 2026 end date)

Salary : Level 6 ($40.60p/hr -$51.38p/hr)

Closing Date: August 18 th , 2026

This posting is to fill one (1) full-time term position. This is a two-week posting and will be closing August 18 th , 2026. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application. Resumes will be regularly screened until the posting is closed.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and Indigenous Candidates.

Carcross/Tagish Mission Statement

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve and protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Government to our future generations.

Your Role

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator the FireSmart Crew Leader supervises the C/TFN FireSmart Crew and ensures the team supports wildfire preparedness and prevention initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Crew Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and direct FireSmart Crew Members
• Implement the FireSmart workplan
• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure incidents are reported
• Transport personnel and equipment to and from worksites

Vegetation Management & FireSmart Activities

• Conduct vegetation management including falling and bucking trees, brushing, and pruning
• Stack logs and burn/remove brush
• Ensure safe work practices are followed

Equipment & Records Management

• Procure and maintain equipment
• Conduct daily inspections, cleaning, and maintenance
• Maintain records of equipment and vehicle usage and maintenance

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume, clearly highlighting how you meet the qualifications outlined below. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.

• Chainsaw safety certificate
• Experience supervising a team

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

• Experience using a chainsaw
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory position
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team
• Ability to conduct physically demanding work and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Bear awareness

Conditions of Employment

• Chainsaw safety certification
• Valid Class 5 Yukon’s Driver’s License
• Recent Drivers Abstract

Please note: relocation will not be provided with this position.

Please submit your resume to [email protected] before 11:59pm on the closing date.