Posted 16 months ago
Chainsaw Operator: Wildfire Mitigation
@ Cabin Operations Ltd.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
Cabin Operations Ltd. is hiring up to 10 chainsaw operators for its wildfire mitigation team for the upcoming season, with hiring starting in September to October. The work covers fuel mitigation, FireSmart and ecosystem restoration projects, with pay by production and hourly rates, plus daily stipends and a live-out allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Thin, slash and prune brush for wildfire fuel mitigation
- Pile and burn debris on project sites
- Operate tracked and tow-behind chippers
- Track production and report progress
- Support equipment maintenance and logistics
Requirements summary:
- 1-2 years wildfire fuel mitigation or brushing experience
- 1+ years on wildfire suppression crews
- S-100 and S-185 certifications
- 1-2 years of chainsaw experience
- Driver's licence with clean abstract
- Willing to travel and live out for extended periods
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-07-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | S-100, S-185 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Home office allowance |
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Cabin Operations Ltd.
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Cabin provides nature-based solutions to create climate-resilient communities.
Full company description
Cabin provides nature-based solutions to create climate-resilient communities. We specialize in recreation operations, environmental services, wildfire mitigation, and professional services—including recreation planning, adventure tourism development, and professional biology services. Our cross-disciplinary expertise enables us to plan and implement projects seamlessly. We support clients through every stage of a project: from planning and design-builds for recreation infrastructure, land-use and trail system planning, environmental assessments and technical reporting, and adventure tourism tenure planning - through to full on-the-ground execution. This includes trail, boardwalk, and bike park construction, environmental restoration and stormwater management, and wildfire risk reduction. To learn more about our services, visit our website. And if you're interested in collaborating, we’d love to connect! Reach out anytime to explore how Cabin Operations can help bring your project to life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 52
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 12
- Reported office locations
- 3304 Appaloosa Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 2W5, CA
- 116-99 Chapel St, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5H3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cabin Operations Ltd.
- Cabin Operations
- Specialties
- Recreation Operations
- Environmental Services
- Recreation Planning
- Adventure Tourism
- Professional Biology
- and Wildfire Mitigation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Cabin provides nature-based solutions to create climate-resilient communities. We specialize in recreation operations, environmental services, wildfire mitigation, and professional services—including recreation planning, adventure tourism development, and professional biology services. Our cross-disciplinary expertise enables us to plan and implement projects seamlessly. We support clients through every stage of a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2023 |
| Specialties | Recreation OperationsEnvironmental ServicesRecreation PlanningAdventure TourismProfessional Biologyand Wildfire Mitigation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Cabin Operations Ltd. has built a foundation of experience and dedication to quality and innovative solutions in three main divisions: environmental operations, recreation solutions and wildfire management. We are currently looking to add up to 10 Chainsaw Operators: Wildfire Mitigation to our Wildfire Operations Team for the upcoming season.
** Please note that hiring will not begin until September -October. **
Responsibilities:
- Implementation of Wildfire Fuel Mitigation/FireSmart/Ecosystem Restoration Projects
- General duties of: chainsaw thinning/slashing, pile burning, piling and pruning
- Operating tracked and tow behind chippers
- Working under the Wildfire Supervisor to maintain safety and plan onsite wildfire
prevention - Equipment, maintenance and logistical support
- Production tracking and reporting
- Infield Quality Control
Qualifications and Experience:
- Required minimum 1-2 years working on wildfire fuel mitigation projects/brushing
projects. - Required experience 1+ years working on wildfire suppression crews.
- Required S-100/S-185 certifications.
- Required to be available to regularly travel and work for extended periods in a living out arrangement.
- Required 1-2 years of chainsaw experience.
- Required driver’s license with clean abstract.
- BCFSC, CAGC, and BC Wildfire Falling certification would be considered an asset.
- Wildfire, Park or Silviculture DTA would be considered an asset.
- Heavy equipment experience would be considered an asset
What we offer:
- A positive, dynamic and inclusive work environment for everyone
- Production Pay and Hourly Pay
- $45.00/day chainsaw stipend
- $60.61/day Live out Allowance
- Seasonal work flexibility
- Fuel and work truck provided
Cabin is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. Cabin is also proud to provide professional services which support the rights and title of First Nations, and be active partners in reconciliation in all our work.
Whether you are looking for a full time career or a seasonal position, apply today, or contact our Wildfire Division Manager at [email protected] for more information.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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