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JFR Crew Leaders and Sub Leaders

JFR Crew Leaders and Sub Leaders

Government of AlbertaAlberta
2 days ago
Salary
CA$23.63–CA$29.10 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role Responsibilities

Are you in search of a thrilling summer work experience that centers around stewardship, leadership, and traditional ecological knowledge?

Join us as a (JFR) Crew Leader or Sub Leader and contribute to a positive impact on Alberta's natural environment!

Our summer work experience program places a strong emphasis on stewardship, leadership, and traditional ecological knowledge. It offers hands-on work projects and educational opportunities, providing insights into careers in forestry, wildfire, ecology, and various aspects of natural resource management.

JFR Program Highlights :

As a JFR Crew Leader or Sub Leader, you will work collaboratively to supervise a six-person crew of high school students, ensuring a safe and positive work environment. Your primary responsibility is to craft a secure and rewarding program schedule by networking and coordinating with professionals in government, industry, and local organizations.

You will undergo a comprehensive two-week training at the Hinton Training Centre before delving into the project planning phase throughout June. Together with your partner, you will network with individuals in the government, industry, and local organizations to curate a diverse summer calendar filled with a wide range of work projects and educational opportunities :

  • 70% of the program schedule is dedicated to physically active work experiences, including ecosystem restoration, bushcraft, wildfire experience, tree planting, habitat construction, and recreational trail construction.
  • 30% of the program schedule will encompass educational opportunities such as forestry tours, ATV training, hunters' education courses, lookout tower tours, discussions with elders or knowledge keepers, wildlife ID training, and more.

You will have the opportunity to travel to different areas within the province for training, area visits, and program events. Evenings and weekends will be spent with your crew, participating in outdoor recreation activities, and handling administrative tasks.

Responsibilities included within these roles :

JFR Crew Sub Leaders (NR3) :

  • Assist in directing and supervising all crew members, work projects, recreational outings, and general camp situations.
  • Design a secure, rewarding work, and educational program schedule by networking and coordinating with professionals.
  • Project and conduct maintenance and inventory inspections of all equipment.
  • Implement safety standards and procedures.
  • Promote team building and a positive, inclusive outdoor experience.

    • JFR Crew Leaders (NR4) :

  • Supervise and direct a Sub Leader and six crew members.
  • Develop and implement safety standards and procedures.
  • Design a secure, rewarding work, and educational program schedule through networking and coordination with professionals.
  • Organize evaluations and address any situations with staff.
  • Promote team building and a positive, inclusive outdoor experience.

    • If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and have a passion for the outdoors, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our JFR crews and foster appreciation for our natural environment!