DTA crew and trail cutting (no falling)

Looking for Danger Tree assessors(DTA) and Trail Cutters. With potential for firefighting as opportunities arise. Priority is On the DTA and trail cutting

Requirements needed for job:

-2 years off bush experience (needed to take DTA course)

-Valid drivers license.

-Ability to work independently

-Good communication skills verbal and written.

-Willingness to do training before and during work season, if needed.

-A solid grasp of different tree species.

-Valid first aid certificates a bonus.

-Chainsaw experience a bonus.

Outlining Clear Expectations - The job description outlined below provides a general description of the

expectations for the role of a DTA/Trailbuilding Fire ready Crew member. These are the baseline

expectations broken down by pre-season, operating season and post-season. If you are only interested in DTA work ignore the firefighting points.

Pre-Season

• Work with management to inventory, prepare, and ready all fire equipment for future

deployments

• Ensure all training, certification is up to date and ready for fire deployment

• Be ready to precede planting camps to the bush to do as much DTA/Trail building preparation as

possible prior the commencement of planting

• Familiarize yourself with projects/maps requiring DTA and Trail building

• Familiarize yourself with all applicable software

• Be able to produce all applicable files including but not limited to Danger tree maps, trail maps,

KML files of grid travelled for DTA purposes. DTA reports.

Regular Season

-Shop

• Fire gear maintenance and organization

• Yard maintenance / Junk removal

• Equipment maintenance

• Be available for further training as needed/time allows (further fire courses / crew lead training

as made available)

-Field

• Assist supervisors with Danger tree assessments as necessary and provide all associated

paperwork

• Build and map by KML thorough and safe ATV trails on blocks as necessary for proper access.

• Be flexible in work provided (may be asked to run trees, help Heli staging, check trees, etc. if

/when the need arises and the essentials of the role have been exhausted)

• Be ready to deploy to fire on the very first call of the year

• Recruit fire rookies to accompany you on deployments during the planting season (goal is to

create experienced fire fighters during the season, the 2 rookies will stay in rotation so as many

get hours as possible)