Obishikokaang Resource Corporation (ORC) employs a Slash Burning Technician who works under the direction of the Slash Burning Supervisor assisting the fire crew in all their tasks and applications.

The Slash Burning Technician’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Felling trees
• Conducting backfire and burnout operations
• Operating water and chemical hoses and pumps
• Analyzing fire weather and topographical data
• Constructing landing spots for fire suppression helicopters
• Predicting fire behavior

Job requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a physical fitness examination and undergo on-the-job training as required by the Corporation