Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre (AWCC) Wildfire 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 perform the following tasks?

• 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 ie. 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. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

About Your Competencies:
Agility - Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Creative Problem Solving - Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Develop Self and Others - A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.  
Build Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.  
Develop Networks - Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements for this role are a high school diploma plus with two (2) years of related experience (i.e. 24-months). Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.

Directly related experience and or education is considered on a one-for-one basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent organization, multi-tasking and planning skills. 
• Ability to work with various personalities. 
• Inquisitive, logical & can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. 
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to Wildfire Management software. 
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR. 
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License 
• Valid Defensive Driving Certificate 
• Current Driver’s Abstract - A Driver’s Abstract, showing a record of seven (7) demerits or less. Your driver’s abstract must be obtained within 30 days prior to your commencement date and presented to management before your commencement for your above stated position. 
• Completion of the Par-Q and/or fitness test.

Education & Experience Preferred:

• Experience using Wildfire Management software: Fire Information Resource System (FIRES) and Dispatch. 
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and OneNote. 
• Knowledge of the Wildfire Management program, policies, and standard operating procedures is also an asset. 
• Knowledge of aircraft, equipment capabilities, and personnel resources used in wildfire suppression.

The following conditions are not required at time of application, but must be provided prior to start date:

• A valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent.
  See the following links for more information on exchanging a non-Alberta license or licensed driver training.       
• A minimum 3-year Driver's Abstract, showing a record of seven (7) demerits or less (obtained within 30 days of your commencement date and presented to management prior to commencement).          
• A current Defensive Driving certificate.       
• A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR certification.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition is for seasonal wage AWCC Wildfire Logistics position with weekly hours up to 36.25 and projected terms of employment from April 2025 to September 2025. Those selected for an interview are requested to bring three work-related references.

What We Offer 

Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave: 

• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays 
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

About Your Work Environment:

• This requisition is recruiting for seasonal wage AWCC Support positions that work up to 36.25 hours per week.
  This position may require you to work evenings and weekends to meet fire season operational needs.  
• Successful candidates will be provided with training.   
• Estimated term of employment is from 3 to 8 months during the wildfire season, anticipated between April 2025 to October 31, 2025, dependent on operational needs. 

About Your Application:

• 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. 
  For example, Wildland Firefighter: Apr 2019 – Aug 2019 (PT, 20 hours per week).  
• Those selected for an interview are requested to bring three (3) work-related references.   
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
  Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.