Airtanker Base (ATB) Loader & Supervisor

Job Information

Job Title : Airtanker Base (ATB) Loader & Supervisor

Job Requisition ID : 77158

Ministry : Forestry and Parks

Location : Various, AB

Full or Part-Time : Full-Time Seasonal Wages

Hours of Work : Up to 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Temporary Seasonal Wages

Scope : Wage Competition

Closing Date : Open Until Suitable Candidates Found

Classification and Salary :

• Natural Resources 2 : $23.80 to $30.12 hourly
• Natural Resources 3 : $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

Are you ready for a dynamic seasonal experience in airtanker operations that blends stewardship, leadership, and direct expertise? Join us as an Airtanker Base (ATB) Supervisor or ATB Loader and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of Alberta's wildfire response team.

Are you ready for a fast-paced and high-impact seasonal opportunity in Alberta’s wildfire response program?

Join our Airtanker Base (ATB) team as an ATB Loader or ATB Supervisor, both of which play essential roles in supporting the safe, efficient, and coordinated loading of firefighting aircraft across the province. Airtanker operations are dynamic, physically demanding, and require strong problem-solving under pressure. Agility and comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions, around aircraft and machinery, are critical for success in these roles.

Your attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and drive to deliver results, even during long and irregular work hours, are key. A strong focus on safety, professionalism, and adaptability, combined with effective communication to foster teamwork and collaboration, is vital to the operational success of the team.

This hands‑on role places you at the front line of Alberta’s wildfire response. Whether loading aircraft, managing retardant and fuel systems, or maintaining safe and effective base operations, your decisions will directly support emergency response across Alberta’s forests. Airtanker Base locations include Pincher Creek, Springbank, Rocky Mountain House, Edson, Whitecourt, Lac La Biche, Slave Lake, Grand Prairie, Manning, Loon River, Fort McMurray, High Level and Rainbow Lake.

ATB Loader (Natural Resources 2) :

ATB Loaders are critical team members responsible for safely loading aircraft with retardant, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supporting day-to-day operations. Loaders work closely under the direction of the ATB Supervisor, and often coordinate with aircrew, fuel contractors, and other staff.

Responsibilities :

ATB Supervisors

ATB Supervisors lead base operations, ensuring safety, task coordination, and operational readiness. Supervisors mentor Loaders, maintain base standards, and act as the primary contact for dispatch and aircrew.

Perform general maintenance on supplied equipment assigned to the base.

About Your Competencies

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements : Natural Resources 2 (NR2)

Equivalency : Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of :

One year of experience for one year of education, or

One year of education for one year of experience.

Related experience includes : airtanker operations, aviation and aviation support; wildland firefighting or wildfire support positions; forestry or field logistics; natural resources, environmental stewardship; and emergency response.

Positions may require the ability to lift, bend, and perform physically intensive tasks as related to the ATB Loader and Supervisor roles.

Assets

Additional Requirements

Positions and Locations

This position could require availability for export (travel outside of home area) to support wildfire operations at other airtanker bases.

What We Offer

Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave.

Application Information

Your resume should indicate date ranges (month and 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.

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.

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 or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact PSC Seasonal Recruitment at goa.seasonalrecrt@gov.ab.ca.

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