Fire Weather Network Crew Member

Role Responsibilities

Fire Weather Network Crew Member role involves supporting the Technicians in  maintaining and upgrading the real-time automated fire weather network. This network delivers data that adheres to standards set by the Canadian Forest Fire Danger rating system, the World Meteorological Organization, and Environment Canada. This data, retrieved through satellite and cellular modem connections, is crucial for timely and accurate data reporting is critical for evaluating and forecasting fire weather and fire danger conditions across Alberta.

As a Fire Weather Network Crew Member, your responsibilities will include:

•    Supporting the site development, operation, and upkeep of the real-time automated fire weather network. This includes duties such as:
        a. Assembling the trileg frame for the weather station,
        b. Assembling the sensors on the weather station,
        c. Preparing and maintaining the weather station site including mowing grass or clearing brush,
        d. Pouring cement pads and footings for weather station equipment,
        e. Shipping, receiving, inventory tracking and general labour for moving weather equipment.
•    Providing field support for the maintenance and troubleshooting of the Alberta Wildfire Lightning Detection System.
•    Providing maintenance and support for the radiosonde system.

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: The capacity to anticipate, evaluate, and swiftly adapt to shifting priorities, maintain resilience during uncertain times, and excel in a dynamic work environment.  
• Building Collaborative Environments: Taking the lead in creating conditions and atmospheres that foster effective collaboration, enabling individuals to work together productively to achieve shared objectives. Demonstrates respect for others’ input and expertise and is willing to learn from others by encouraging open and considerate discussion of issues.  
• Develop Networks: Proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders and program partners.
• Creative Problem Solving: The ability to evaluate options and consequences in novel ways to develop innovative solutions and achieve desired outcomes.
• Drive for Results: Effectively sets goals to prioritize work, and proactively seeks advice or guidance when needed. Recognizes program objectives and ones’ own contributions through service delivery, performance, and interpersonal interactions to ensure future success.  
• Develop Self and Others: Takes initiative to stay current on skills, approaches, and technologies in their field of work. Reflects on own performance to understand success, participates in developmental activities, and contributes to team learning by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
•    High school diploma supplemented with courses related to the position assignment; or equivalent as described below.

*All candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of March 1, 2026, or prior to their start date.   
•    Position start date would be as soon as possible.

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.

Additional requirements include:
•    Basic experience using power tools to maintain and install weather and lightning stations, their components, and maintenance of a wide range of equipment (such as lawnmowers, generators, trimmers, trailers and assorted tools);
•    Maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and a suitable Driver’s Abstract;
•    Ability to work weekends, evenings or available for standby as required.
•    This position will require extensive travel across Alberta with periods of possibility of multi-day overnight periods away from Edmonton.
•    Many of the weather stations in Alberta are located in areas with no road access therefore there will be a requirement for the positions to be able to travel in a helicopter.

Assets:
•    Experience working outdoors in various environmental conditions;
•    Experience with navigation and global positioning systems
•    Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations 
•    Knowledge of Working Alone Legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act 
•    Proficient in MS Word, Excel spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint

Other Requirements:
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.        
        o    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 Intermediate First Aid certificate with CPR certification.      
•    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

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 recruiting for seasonal wage position with weekly hours of work up to 36.25.

The estimated term of employment is from 3 to 8 months during the wildfire season, anticipated between May 1 and October 31. This is a seasonal position, with the contract renewable each year during fire season based on performance and organizational needs.

The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. This may include travel to remote locations, including access by helicopter.

Final candidates may be provided a written assignment as part of the assessment process.

About Your Application     
•    Terms of employment in your resume are to be identified in months and years, highlighting applicable duties or achievements at the respective role.   
•    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.

What We Offer:
•    Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave
o    5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays 
o    6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay