Remote Fire Camp Operations Driver – Northwestern Ontario Contract

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Remote Fire Camp Operations Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable and on-schedule transportation for our staff supporting fire camp operations, while providing support in other areas as needed within the fire basecamp operations. 

You must be comfortable working in a remote bush camp setting.  Bush camps are often hours away from any town, with limited to no cell reception and Wi-Fi.  Must be comfortable sleeping in a tent and living in the outdoors as accommodations can range from a lodge to a tent depending on the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide safe and timely transportation of staff, supplies, or equipment between designated pick up areas to and from, and within the fire basecamp operations, including to and from the accommodation units.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections, maintain digital vehicle logs, and report deficiencies immediately. 
• Ensure vehicle is clean, fueled, and stocked with required safety/emergency equipment 
• Operate vehicle in compliance with company policies and Highway Traffic Act, obliging to bush road protocols, speed limits, signage, and traffic protocols
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch or supervisors while on duty, including Road Radio Protocol on bush roads
• Use fuel cards responsibly and track mileage and work hours accurately
• Support general labour tasks around the fire camp when not driving, as needed

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Valid F Class Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract is required
• Previous experience transporting personnel is required
• Strong attention to detail and well-organized 
• Ability to prioritize multiple task demands and organize a work schedule
• Familiar and experienced driving in bush road areas and road safety
• Experienced with Road Radio Protocol on bush roads 
• Ability to commit to a minimum 2 week rotation 
• Comfortable working and staying in rustic, remote settings and  accommodations 
• Ability to handle the following physical demands:
  • Lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs 
  • Climb ladders or stairs 
  • Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended periods of time 
  • Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
  • Perform work with arms at full length 
  • Work with arms above shoulder height

WHO ARE WE? 

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Dexterra

Remote Fire Camp Operations Driver – Northwestern Ontario