Highways and Public Works
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Yukon’s Department of Highways and Public Works provides services and infrastructure that Yukoners need to go about their daily lives with safety, connectivity, and purpose. Things like roads and bridges, buildings and equipment, airports and government services, and information and communications networks. It’s a big department with many tools and hats. Our work is building the foundations that enable you to enjoy a full life in Yukon, one with freedom and opportunity to travel where you need, to do your job without constraints and to connect with the people that matter to you.
We’re here so you can be there.
The Transportation Division of Highways and Public Works builds and maintains the infrastructure, systems and programs that are critical to a healthy and vibrant Yukon. We employ operators, engineers, analysts, administrators, mechanics, and safety specialists to name a few and we offer many rewarding career opportunities. Our aviation, engineering, maintenance and transport services branches ensure a safe and effective transportation network that connects Yukon to the world and supports economic growth and a healthy society within the territory. We take this responsibility very seriously and we thrive in a challenging environment keeping the Yukon on the move 24/7.
Our people are your people.
This position is responsible for assuming an incident commander role in aircraft fire rescue operations and ensuring the safe evacuation of passengers and crew, initiating fire suppression and prevention activities, carrying out fire prevention activities, performing routine maintenance of firefighting equipment, and carrying out other duties related to fire, health and safety, and security programs at the Erik Nielson Whitehorse International Airport (ENWIA).
If you enjoy working in a team environment, understand and respect the chain of command, are physically fit and dedicated to the health and safety of others, we want to hear from you.
For information about applying on a Highways and Public Works competition, contact Matt Lackowicz A/Manager, HR at matthew.lackowicz@gov.yk.ca
For more information about this job, contact Doug Burgis, Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Response at doug.burgis@gov.yk.ca
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Experience as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) at an ICAO Category 7 or higher airport
- Experience leading and motivating others in a Fire Service Command role
- Completion of NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1003 standards
- Incident Command System I-200
- JIBC Emergency Scene Management or ARFF Equivalent
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course or Equivalent
- Standard First Aid with Oxygen Therapy Endorsement
- Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air endorsement
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Acts responsibly and applies professional judgment
- Commitment to safety of ENWIA employees and passengers
- Works well in a dynamic team environment
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment :
- Valid Yukon Class 3 driver’s licence with air endorsement
- Firefighter medical clearance
- Pass and maintain Airport Firefighter Fitness Standard
- Airport Firefighter Certification program
- Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance (3 months)
- Restricted Radio Operator’s Licence (1 month)
- Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (1 month).
Job Requirements :
Shift work, including working weekends and stat holidays, wearing a uniform provided by the department and completing an annual physical fitness appraisal.
Eligibility List : 12 months.
Close Date : 30 June 2016 |
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