Strategic Wildfire

01/12/2024

If you are interested in wildfire suppression training, or know someone who is...
There will be deliveries in Campbell River, Port McNeill and Port Alberni. This poster pertains to CR. Inquire at NIC for further details.

01/20/2023

Official notification is coming, but consider this an earl heads up.

North Island College will be offering a Wildfire Crew Member Training Program this spring.

Program commences February 21st, 2023 and runs for 4 weeks, (schedule unfinalized at time of writing)

Funding has been approved and applications are being accepted.

Please share this notice to any and all potential candidates.

Program is FULLY FUNDED, (no cost to participant).

Graduates of the program will have all required certifications to qualify for entry -level position on a wildland fire crew. Program also includes certificates such as Chainsaw Operator, First Aid, Globally Harmonized System, (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Incident Command System.

Contact Sandy Rose at North Island College in Campbell River.

Sandy Rose (she/her)
Regional Training Officer | Continuing Education & Training
North Island College | Campbell River Campus

250-923-9728

note: email is preferrable
[email protected]

10/16/2022

Wildland firefighting is a demanding, yet rewarding gig for the right candidate.

We are seeking summer students for a variety of positions next season, and we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in a natural resources career, we can offer experience in the following:

- Field Engineering
- Cutblock and Road Layout
- Timber Cruising
- Waste & Residue
- Forestry & Silviculture
- Wildland Firefighting & Firescanning
- Environmental & Biological Monitoring
- Oil & Gas / Mining

Make an impact with Strategic. Be the first to apply - our summer student application drops this week! Head on over to our Careers page below.

http://ow.ly/ivsR50L7rkT

10/16/2022

"Anyone who works in forestry in British Columbia is aware of how the industry benefits all British Columbians, not just those living in rural communities, and not just those with forestry-related jobs.

The facts back up the opinions. According to a recent Council of Forest Industries (COFI) report, Contributing to a Better BC, the forestry sector provides as many as 100,000 good-paying jobs both directly and indirectly in communities throughout the BC, with nearly half of these jobs located in the Lower Mainland. Province-wide, the industry generates $8 billion in wages and benefits, and provides as much as $4 billion in government revenues to support healthcare, education, and more."

Read the latest from TruckLogger BC Magazine here: https://mydigitalpublication.com/article/Bridging+the+Urban-Rural+Divide/4358947/763637/article.html

08/04/2022

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited says it is reviving a water bomber aircraft manufacturing program that will bring 500 jobs to Calgary.

07/26/2022

07/22/2022

Aerial firefighting is a dangerous job and few make the cut in this fast- paced adrenaline-fueled world. Water-scooping Single Engine Airtanker (SEAT) pilot Mikaela Young, a born and raised Alaskan…

03/31/2022

No fire hotspots to find this time of year, but Henry found his cat Nix with our thermal camera. 😻