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 visit www.riderventures.ca/about.

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Minimum Requirements

Minimum Age

In compliance with our contractual responsibilities with the BC Wildlife Service, employees must be minimum 18 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.

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Employment Policy

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. Due to the Safety-Sensitive nature of our work we have a strict Impairment Policy.

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Please review our work environment policies here: Policies for Employment Application.

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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 admin@riderventures.ca for assistance. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.

 

Phase 2: Training and Fitness Testing

Depending on your level of experience and qualifications you may be required to successfully complete additional training.

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You may 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. You will need Two pieces of ID (one photo ID), a completed Physicians Release Form and a completed Par-Q Form for the test.

 

*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.