Firefighter Positions
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SP100 positions are available to individuals that have completed the SP100 training, have standard first aid training and have passed the WFX-FIT.
Below is a list of the potential positions that may become available annually:
MNR Type I Ranger Crews
Number of actual FireRanger Crewmember positions: 394
Number of potential positions available annually: 120 based on a 30% annual turnover rate.
Actual availability varies year to year depending on the turnover. Vacancies are difficult to predict as notification does not have to be provided until a few weeks before employment begins. The 30% annual turnover figure has been used, but each Fire Management Headquarters should be contacted directly as to actual job opportunities. However, successful completion of the SP100 firefighter training requirements does not guarantee employment.
Contract Type II Crews
Number of actual contract Crewmember positions: 240
Number of potential positions available annually: Unknown. (MNR does not monitor these numbers)
Actual availability varies year to year. Each company should be contacted directly for accurate figures each year, as well as hiring criteria that may be specific to each company. You must deal directly with the companies.
Supplemental Firefighters/Extra Firefighters (EFF)
Number of positions - hired as required
Supplemental firefighters (hired to increase FireRanger crews), extra firefighters, as well as service and support staff are hired as required, during periods of escalated fire activity. This is a fluid number and varies greatly depending on the need during very busy fire seasons. The period of employment varies and also depends on a number of circumstances, including number of fires, size of fires, severity of the fires, availability of staff, and changing weather conditions.
Forest Industry,Tree Plant Companies, Railway, Military Fire Departments, Municipal Fire Departments, Volunteer Fire Departments, Other
In the past few years a number of SP100 graduates have also found employment with Agencies/Companies who operate in or have responsibilities in forested areas. Agencies should be contacted directly for any employment opportunities or contact the local offices of Human Resources Development Canada. The MNR does not monitor these potential positions and this should not be considered a complete list. You must deal directly with the companies.
