Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre (AWCC) Logistics

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to be a key part in our Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre (AWCC) in Edmonton?

Do you have what it takes to:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with consistently changing priorities with the ability to multi-task.
• Work closely and communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Support others to achieve positive outcomes in a timely manner.
• Availability to work through evenings and weekends.

If so, a position in the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre may be an ideal seasonal position for you!

The AWCC Logistics works closely with the Provincial Duty Officer to process provincial, national, and international requests for manpower and equipment. In addition, they work with the ten (10) Forest Areas to coordinate provincial and national response to resource requests, provide information for decision-making, coordinate logistical needs, and support area logistics coordinators.

Other roles and responsibilities are:

• Coordinating the provincial, national, and international dispatch of personnel, fireline, and heavy equipment resources.
• Working with the Duty Officer and Areas to ensure communication is sent and received in a timely manner for dispatch of resources.
• Acquiring resources, as necessary from, lending agencies and completing data entry and information applicable to those agencies.
• Coordination logistical requirements as required by Wildfire Operations i.e., Transportation, lodgings, and food.
• Working with Aircraft Logistics for the coordination of fixed wing aircraft as required.
• Maintaining records pertaining to personnel and equipment and completing data entry as required.
• General reporting and gathering of statistical personnel and equipment information.
• Be available for export to other Areas and/or out of province.
• Completing the duties as outlined in AWCC Support when those staff are not available.