Air Tanker Base Supervisor - 60171
Air Tanker Base Supervisor - 60171
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Job Description
We are looking to fill this position for the 2025 fire season. May 5th 2025 to September 5th 2025
Who we are:
As the Yukon governments most diverse department Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella there are18 unique brancheswhere you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant healthy and Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.
As one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Governments public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.
Your impact
The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy productive and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.
About the branch:
The Wildland Fire Management (WFM) branch contributes to protection of people and property and the development of sustainable fireresilient Yukon communities and infrastructure. To find out more visit the WFM annual publicationFireline: 2024 fire season in review.
About the role:
Reporting to the Air Tanker Program Supervisor the Air Tanker Base Supervisor/ Aviation Fuel & Safety Specialist manages Yukon Wildland Fire Managements (YWFM) air tanker bases and aviation fueling systems. This position leads the ongoing Air Tanker Base (ATB) and aviation fueling program development and implementation training program certifications safety management system development and standards financial contracts and procurements within the specialized unit. This person is responsible for overall safety fiscal and operational efficiencies at five permanent air tanker bases seven bulk aviation fuel sites and one Mobile ant Base (MRB).
Important information:
Please submit your resume clearly emphasizing how your work experiences and related duties align with the experiences knowledge skills and suitabilitys listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.
Essential Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in natural resource management or a related field; a combination of work experience and training may also be considered.
- Experience managing aviation fueling systems and air tanker base operations including safety and logistical coordination or experienceworking and supervising in a class A hazard safely and procedural environment.
- Experience leading and coordinating infrastructure and equipment procurement maintenance and upgrade projects.
- Recent experience supervising staff including managing interpersonal conflict performing administrative supervisory duties and ensuring work is carried out safely within OH&S regulations.
Desired Knowledge Skills and Suitability:
Candidate should have and may be assessed on their:
- Knowledge of aviation fuel types standards and safe handling practices including Jet A and Avgas 100LL.
- Understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and national/provincial/territorial air tanker base safety standards.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in managing digital documentation and databases (e.g. inventory training records safety systems).
- Strong problemsolving skills
- Ability to work independently
This position requires travel to remote locations by road rotary wing aircraft fixed wing aircraft and offroad vehicles.
This position requires the ability to work on weekends and some evenings as required to meet fire response requirements.
For more information about this opportunity please contact Chris Boland at
For more information about the HR process please contact Cascia Krolczyk at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Gig
