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2019 Recruitment

RECRUITMENT

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Before You Apply

Thank you for your interest in employment with Rider Ventures! We are looking forward to reviewing your application and meeting you. We just have a few things we would like you to be aware of before you apply.

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Company Background

 

Rider Ventures is a growing company based in Coldstream BC. We provide professional wildfire and flood protection services to government agencies, corporations and private property owners. Our services include forestry, wildfire and flood safety, emergency response, training, consulting, and overhead personnel. Our multi-trained crews are invested in performing their duties efficiently, safely, with integrity, and by utilizing traditional indigenous land stewardship practices. We are committed to establishing respectful and long-lasting team and client relationships. For more information please go to www.riderventures.ca/about.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Minimum Age

In compliance with our contractual responsibilities with the BC Wildlife Service, employees must be minimum 16 years old to work on the Fire Crew.

 

Eligible to work in Canada

To be eligible to work in Canada, you must first be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the Federal Immigration Act. If you have a valid temporary work permit, you may be eligible for temporary work until your permit expires or is renewed.

 

Impairment Policy

Due to the Safety-Sensitive nature of our work we have a strict Impairment Policy. Please review it here: Policies for Employment Application.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rider Ventures actively fosters a mutually supportive work environment. We invite all individuals without regard to race, religion, sex (including orientation and gender identity) or any other status protected under applicable law to apply for a position with Rider Ventures. Please review our mutually supportive work environment policies here: Policies for Employment Application.

 
 
Job Advertisements

 

The following job advertisement will give you an idea of what to expect from your employment with Rider Ventures. Wildland Fire Fighter

 

 

Application Process
 

Phase 1: Screening

During the Screening Phase, you will be required to submit an Employment Application Form. If you have questions or problems with the Employee Application Form please email info@riderventures.ca for assistance. The deadline for application submissions is February 28, 2020. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.

 

Interviews will be held in February/March and call-backs for Phase 2 will be completed in March.

 

Phase 2: Wildland Fire Fighter Boot Camp (WFF Boot Camp)

Depending on your level of experience and qualifications you may be required to attend all or portions of our WFF Boot Camp. 

 

Applicants asked to attend WFF Boot Camp do not have to pay WFF Boot Camp Fees. Two pieces of ID (one photo ID), a completed Physicians Release Form and completed Par-Q Form must be provided on day 1 of WFF Boot Camp or you will be unable to attend WFF Boot Camp.

 

On Day 1 of WFF Boot Camp, you will be required to take the WFX-FIT test. Information about WFX-FIT and how to prepare for the test can be reviewed here Are You Prepared for WFX-FIT or go to www.wfx-fit.ca. For details about our WFF Boot Camp and what you need to do to prepare for our WFF Boot Camp see www.riderventures.ca/bootcamp.

 

*Please note you are not officially hired in Phase 2.

 

Phase 3: Selection

After successful completion of Phase 2, Human Resources will complete final candidate evaluations and make hired confirmation calls. Hired employees will then attend Rider Ventures Orientation.

2020 Important Dates

The following are important dates to remember during the 2020 application process.

 

 
PHASE 1: Screening

 

Applications Accepted

February 14, 2020 to

February 28, 2020

 

Interviews

February/March 2020

 

Call-backs for Phase 2

March 2020

 

 

PHASE 2: Wildland Fire Fighter Boot Camp

 

WFF Boot Camp

March 15-22, 2020 or

April 19-26, 2020

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2 pieces of ID (1 picture ID), completed Physicians Release Form and completed Par-Q Form due before WFF Boot Camp

 

 

PHASE 3: Selection

 

Hire Confirmation Calls

March

 

Orientation

TBA

2020 Checklist

The following are important tasks to complete during the 2020 application process.

 

 
PHASE 1: Screening

 

Read Before You Apply

 

Submit your Employment Application Form (upload resume and copies of certifications)

 

Complete your Physicians Release Form and Par-Q Form

 

Prepare for WFX-FIT www.wfx-fit.ca

 

 

PHASE 2: Wildland Fire Fighter Boot Camp

 

Get prepared for WFF Boot Camp

Are You Prepared for WXF-FIT

Wildland Fire Fighter Boot Camp - General Info

 

Have Physicians Release Form,

Par-Q, 2 pieces of ID (1 photo) ready for Day 1 of WFF Boot Camp

Current Opportunities

Experienced Crew Leaders

Posted: May 24, 2020

Expires: June 7, 2020

Positions Available: 2

Job Description: Wildland Fire Fighter

Prerequisites: Applicants must submit a Rider Ventures Employment Application, resume, proof of fireline experience, and copies of certificates. Applicants should have S100, S185, OFA1, WHMIS, TDG, and can pass the WFX-FIT test in 17:45 minutes.

Wildland Fire Fighters with Danger Tree Assessor - Wildfire Module Certificate

Posted: May 24, 2020

Expires: June 7, 2020

Positions Available: 5

Job Description: Wildland Fire Fighter and Danger Tree Assessor - Wildfire Module

Prerequisites: Applicants must submit a Rider Ventures Employment Application, resume, proof of fireline experience, and copies of certificates. Applicants should have DTA-Wildfire, S100, S185, OFA1, WHMIS, TDG, and can pass the WFX-FIT test in 17:45 minutes.

Opportunities

Employment Applications

Hard Copy Employment Applications, resume and supporting documents can be emailed or mailed to the following addresses but must be received before the application submission deadline.

 

Email

info@riderventures.ca

 

Mail (NO in-person drop-off)

Human Resources

12309 Kalavista Drive

Coldstream BC V1B 1K7

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If you have questions or problems with the application please email info@riderventures.ca for assistance.

Thank you in advance for submitting your application. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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