At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to safely burn debris piles and create fire breaks.
- Company: Lumberfolk Forest Consultants, a dynamic forestry management company.
- Benefits: Earn $26/hour with Monday to Friday shifts in beautiful Whitehorse.
- Other info: Temporary role from November 9th to 27th with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in wildfire prevention while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Team player with outdoor experience and fire-starting skills.
The predicted salary is between 26 - 26 $ per hour.
Lumberfolk Forest Consultants is seeking a Forestry Laborer to join their team! The position is temporary employment from November 9 - November 27. The Laborer will be responsible for working with a team to burn piles of debris. This work is the final step in helping to create a fuel break from potential oncoming wildland fire and to create a staging area for tactical defense in the event of an approaching wildland fire.
Duties
- Onboarding
- Implementing daily safety talks and safety plans
- Using a propane torch to start fires
- Tending fires to ensure full combustion
- Ensuring fires remain in control and away from nearby trees
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills and experience working in a team environment
- Experience starting fires
- Experience working outdoors in cold temperatures
- Knowledge of the outdoors in the Yukon Territory
- Standard First Aid is considered an asset
Fire Smart - Debris Pile Burning employer: Whitehorse Chamber
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