Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Temporary/Seasonal Recruitment

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Job ID:

236139

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division - Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Any City

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary recruitment initiative to hire several fixed-term contracts and seasonally recurring positions

Job code:

18608 - Manual Worker, 93006 - Mtce Mechanic 3

Salary:

$22.86 - $33.55 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Interested individuals are invited to learn more about the positions and the competition process by participating in a virtual open house, using Microsoft Teams. Join us on January 14th, 2026 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm (EST) for a one-hour 'optional' virtual information session. In order to attend you must pre-register prior to the session by clicking

here.

This session is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process



Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity that allows you to make a positive impact on the environment and contribute to the safety of the public? Are you interested in working with an energetic and fun team that supports the delivery of wildland fire management across Ontario? If so, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch offers a variety of seasonal or temporary job opportunities that could be the right fit for you.

If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements outlined below,

CLICK HERE

to submit an application.

This job posting represents multiple positions at various locations across Ontario. Many of these locations are in remote areas of Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in.

You must be able to physically report to the identified work location as alternate/remote work is not an option for these positions.

Notes:

Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered. Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.


Opportunities may become available in the following communities throughout Ontario:

North East Region Locations

190 Cherry Street, Chapleau


2 Third Avenue, Cochrane

1204 Stanhope Airport Road, Haliburton

613 Front Street, Hearst


40 Voodoo Crescent, North Bay

6150 Skyline Drive, Sudbury

5520 Highway 101 East, Timmins

48 Mission Road, Wawa

North West Region Locations

1 King Street, Armstrong Station

95 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden

922 Scott Street, Fort Frances

101 MacOdrum Drive, Geraldton

1789 Airport Road, Kenora

3 Airport Road, Pickle Lake

139 Forestry Road, Red Lake

237 Hwy 72, Sioux Lookout

1580 Arthur Street West, Thunder Bay



Please indicate in your application the location(s) you are interested in.

About the job

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The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) Branch's main role is to prevent, mitigate, detect and respond to wildland fires, to protect the public and our natural resources. This important objective could not be fulfilled without a large cast of support positions to make it possible. For more information on these individual roles, please read below and consider applying today.

What you bring to the team

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Who is Eligible?

For all positions, you are eligible if you:

are 18 years of age or older speak English are legally entitled to work in Canada and are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
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Relevant Skills:

You have leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal. You display professional, respectful and inclusive behaviour. You have listening skills and close attention to detail. You have organizational and prioritization skills. You have problem-solving and judgement skills. You have administrative and clerical skills to complete forms, manage files and process transactions. You can understand and follow organizational policies and protocols.
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Data Entry/Clerical ($24.67/hr - $28.59/hr)

Hiring as needed by the department, but generally May through to August. The Data Entry/Clerical position is a support role in administration. The primary function of this position is the timely & accurate entry of data into various wildfire computer systems. Highly organized individual with excellent keyboard, computer and communication skills. Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel. Answering incoming telephone calls in a timely and professional manner. Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.
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Radio Operator ($25.32/hr - $29.24/hr)

Hiring as needed by the department, but generally May through August. Radio Operators manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring accurate and timely data entry into multiple wildfire-specific programs, prioritizing radio calls and verbal communication skills. Wildfire Radio Operators will see changes in pace throughout the day, and at times the job will involve multiple demands, interruptions, and time-specific requests. Attention to detail is paramount, as is professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. You possess or have the ability to obtain a restricted radio-telephone operator's certificate. Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically: Word, Outlook and Excel. Highly organized individual with excellent keyboard, computer and communication skills. Ability to travel and work for extended periods, including weekends based on operational requirements.
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Hose Plant Labourer ($22.86/hr - $24.66/hr)

Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands. Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement. Ability to operate simple machinery. Work safely and cohesively as part of a team to meet daily production targets. Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed. Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required. This position is only available at the Thunder Bay work location.
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Warehouse Labourer ($23.64/hr - $25.95/hr)

Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands. Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing of materials and supplies. Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement. Ability to learn to drive forklift if required. Work in a team environment and ability to follow directions, able to work independently as required. Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed. Be responsible for accurate inventory counts, ability to complete shipping and receiving documentation. Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.
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General Labourer ($22.86/hr - $24.66/hr)

Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands. Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement. Work in a team environment and ability to follow directions, able to work independently as required. Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed. Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.
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Driver ($26.65/hr - $27.85/hr)

Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands. Safely transport cargo and/or passengers from one location to another. The successful candidate will require a valid G licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired. Able to work both independently and in a team environment while following directions as required. Knowledge and experience of safe driving techniques while traveling on gravel and forest industry roads an asset. Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required.
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Maintenance Mechanic 1-3 ($25.11/hr - $33.55/hr)

Hiring will take place on an as-needed basis, as per operational demands. Responsible for the refurbishment of equipment used for wildfire suppression (e.g. Chainsaws, portable water pumps). Inspect, repair, test, clean and sort fire-line tools and equipment. Physically fit. Tasks include lifting up to 65 lbs, working on your feet for extended periods, and repetitive movement. Able to assist experienced mechanical staff when conducting repairs. Keep equipment, tools and shop area clean daily. Work safely independently and in a team environment. Be able to work in indoor and outdoor operations in various weather conditions and extended work hours when needed. Be responsible for accurate inventory counts, ability to complete shipping and receiving documentation. Availability to work on weekend and statutory holidays, where required. This position is only available at the Thunder Bay and Sudbury work locations.
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TO APPLY:

If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements outlined above,

CLICK HERE

to submit an application.

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 5.5 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Monday, November 3, 2025

Note:

This is not a competition under Article 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement and will only be used to fill short-term vacancies of less than 6 months in duration.
The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This posting will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming short-term contract opportunities.

How to apply:

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You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send application to:

Some of the instructions above may not apply to this posting, please submit your application

through the link provided:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/become-fireranger#section-2

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.





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Information collection notice

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