The JFR Leaders in Training (LIT) program is a new and exciting opportunity for past JFR Crew Members (including former second years) or those with similar experience to step into a leadership pathway within the JFR program.
We are now accepting applications for the LIT positions! Click here to see the job advertisement on the GoA job board.
Responsibilities
As an LIT, you will work closely with a Crew Leader and Sub Leader, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, taking on responsibilities such as:
- Assisting your leaders with training, supervising, and directing all crew members
- Assisting your leaders with completing administrative tasks, such as weekly reports, timesheets, and safety reports
- Promoting team building and a positive, inclusive outdoor experience
- Conducting maintenance and inventory inspections of all equipment and performing regular tool maintenance
- Outlining safety standards and procedures and being a positive role model for crew members
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include:
- Minimum of 17 years of age
- A minimum of one season as a JFR Crew Member or similar (e.g., Junior Forest Wardens, Scouts, Cadets etc.)
- Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and outdoor experience
- Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certifications or equivalent (please provide a copy with your application)
Learn more about applying for a Crew Leader in Training position on our APPLICATIONS PAGE
Training and Certifications
Leaders in Training will take part in a 7 day training period in July, consisting of in-class and field exercises. JFR program staff and other professionals organize training sessions to provide leaders with new skills, safety preparedness tips and program insights. Many crews take part in courses that provide certification.
Some of the training and certifications that Leaders in Training may take part in include:
| Brushsaw safety | Bushcraft |
| Conflict resolution and team building | Chainsaw safety * |
| Hand tool safe use and maintenance | Incident command system 100 * |
| Leadership | Wildfire orientation |
| Hunters education * | First aid and CPR C * |
| ATV training * | Canoe skills * |
*Only certain crews will take part in these courses.
Projects
The JFR summers are planned and organized by our Crew Leaders and Sub Leaders! The three core elements of Stewardship, Leadership, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge are taken into consideration when planning a summer calendar. Our Crew Leaders network with professionals in local organizations, industry, and different government branches to put together a summer full of educational, meaningful and challenging projects.
The summer is full of work projects where members gain experience. We aim for a 70% work projects and 30% educational projects split.
Work Project Examples | Education Project Examples
| Community and legacy projects | Canoe certification |
| FireSmart | Fish hatchery tour |
| Habitat and ecosystem restoration | First Aid and CPR C |
| Invasive species removal | Helicopter ride |
| Seed collection | Lumber mill and cut block tour |
| Trail building and maintenance | Radio Operators Certificate (ROC-A) |
| Tree planting | Traditional Ecological Knowledge |
| Wildfire pump lab | Wildfire orientation and lookout tower education |
Each Forest Area has unique opportunities and no summer is quite like the last! No matter where you are stationed, you are bound to have a memorable summer.
Learn more about each Forest Area
Have questions about the JFR Leaders in Training position? Send us an email!
