Wildfire Crew Coordinator

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Job Information
Job Title: Wildfire Crew Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 77049
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Lac La Biche, AB
Full or Part-Time: Full-time seasonal
Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Seasonal Summer
Scope: Wage Opportunity
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification: Natural Resources 3
Salary: $25.07 to $31.72 hourly

Alberta Wildfire inspires public confidence in wildfire and forest management, sustaining operations and preventative practices, and leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient communities. For more information, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-wildfire

Role Responsibilities

Do you communicate well under stressful situations? Can you motivate a dynamic group of individuals? Are you able to function in a team environment while displaying independence? If so, a Wildfire Crew Coordinator position may be the right opportunity for you.

As a Wildfire Crew Coordinator, you will be responsible to communicate with local Indigenous groups on a regular basis in order to build and maintain a professional relationship between community contractors and the Government of Alberta. Through these relationships, you will assemble Wildland Fire Fighting crews when requested by the Duty Officer. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are required for this position.

This position reports directly to the Forest Officer responsible for the Firetack crew program in the Forest Area. The Wildfire Crew Coordinator primary role is to manage the nine Firetack contract crews based in the Forest Area and ensure they are ready for deployment at the start of shifts. The Wildfire crew coordinator will work closely with Indigenous communities building a collaborative positive workplace.

• Maintain and update certification records of all contract fire fighters, provide updated certification lists to the contractors on a weekly basis.
• Work closely with the local Duty Officer to fill crew requests.
• Update day counts and locations of contract personnel daily for proper tracking of resources.
• Conduct preparedness and fitness audits.
• Review documentation and advise supervisor and contractor of personnel identified for future training & advancement, advise of personnel showing trends of poor performance.
• Review and assist in investigating incidents involving Wildland Fire Fighting crews.
• Assist other Operation and Prevention programs if/when available.
• Complete work using several computer programs, such as Word, Excel, PDF, as well as several internal programs.
• May be required to work during scheduled day of rest or be available on stand‑by.
• Complete all operations in accordance with Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Business Rules, and Health & Safety Acts and Regulations.

Competencies

• Agility
• Building Collaborative Environments
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others

Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• One (1) season of related experience. Experience in wildland firefighting is required.

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of March 1, 2026, or prior to their start date. Position start dates range from March 1 to April 30, 2026.

Equivalencies will be considered and candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. Directly related experience or education may be considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets

• Knowledge of the Wildfire Management program, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Forestry-related courses or equivalent education considered an asset.
• Emergency response or public safety operations related experience.
• Leadership in high-risk or dynamic operational environments.
• Experience managing operational documentation, logs, reports, and safety forms.
• Ability to lead and supervise teams in high-risk or dynamic operational environments.

Additional Requirements

• Be able to pass the Fireline Support Fitness Standard: Walk 1.6 km (1 mile) in 16 minutes.
• A valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence, or equivalent.
• A minimum 3‑year Driver's Abstract, showing seven (7) demerits or less (obtained within 30 days of your commencement date).

What We Offer

• Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave: 5.6 % of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays; 6 % of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.
• Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts.

About Your Work Environment

• Seasonal wage Wildfire Crew Coordinator positions with weekly hours up to 36.25. May require evenings and weekends to meet wildfire season operational needs.
• Successful candidates will be provided with training.
• The estimated term of employment is 3 to 8 months during the wildfire season, anticipated between February 2026 and October 31, 2026.

About Your Application

• Final candidates may be provided a written assignment as part of the assessment process.
• Resume should indicate date ranges (month & year) for all education and work experience, specifying if the experience was casual, part‑time (PT), or full‑time (FT), while highlighting applicable duties or achievements.
• Those selected for an interview are requested to bring three (3) work‑related references.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part‑time). Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format best conveying their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post‑secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement: This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact (780) 427‑6807 or e-mail: WF.WildfireEmployment@gov.ab.ca.

If you require disability‑related accommodation or have questions during the recruitment process, please contact goa.seasonalrecrt@gov.ab.ca.