Small Engine Mechanic

Role Responsibilities

Are you a hands-on mechanic who wants more than routine shop work? Join Alberta Wildfire and play a direct role in supporting frontline wildfire response across the province.

As a Small Engine Mechanic, you will ensure critical equipment—pumps, chainsaws, generators, and support units—is operational, reliable, and ready for deployment when Albertans need it most.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Direct contribution to Alberta’s wildfire response and emergency readiness

• Diverse equipment—no repetitive production work

• Mix of shop-based work and field deployment

• Stable government role with pension and benefits

• Seasonal intensity balanced with structured operations

• Some examples of examples of type of equipment you’ll be working on are Waterax or equivalent wildfire pumps, Husqvarna chainsaws and Stihl brush saws as well as Honda/Yamaha generators

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain wildfire equipment (e.g., pumps, chainsaws, brush saws, generators)

• Perform preventative maintenance and operational readiness checks

• Service ATVs, trailers, and light-duty fleet equipment

• Provide field support through on-site/mobile repairs as required

• Complete work orders and document repairs, parts, and labor

• Assist with inventory management, including parts ordering and stock control

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient shop environment.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

Agility:

Understands need for change and manages own emotions:

• Uses common sense and experience to approach ambiguous problems

• Prevents emotions from affecting others negatively

• Looks for information on changes

• Open to new ideas and helping co-workers

Drive for Results:

Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them:

• Sets goals and prioritizes work

• Identifies and corrects areas for improvement

• Suggests actions; asks for advice when lacking information or multiples priorities

• Operates within APS value system

Creative Problem Solving:

Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues:

• Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems

• Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas

• Brings the right people together to solve issues

• Identifies new solutions for the organization

Build Collaborative Environments:

Creates an open environment of communication:

• Promotes sharing of expertise

• Initiates strategic communication systems

• Anticipates and addresses potential conflict areas

• Inspires with a bold, complete and shared vision

• Leads cross-functional collaboration

Develop Self and Others:

Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities:

•Reflects on performance and identifies development opportunities

• Takes initiative to stay current

• Shares with the team even when not asked

• Actively coaches and mentors direct reports

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Journeyman certification in Automotive Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, or related trade

Equivalency:

• Significant hands-on experience in small engine repair (2- and 4-stroke) may be considered in lieu of formal certification

Assets:

• Experience with wildfire or forestry equipment (e.g., water pumps, chainsaws)
• Experience with 2-stroke and small engine diagnostics and repair
• Experience in fleet readiness, inspections, or seasonal operations
• Field or remote work experience

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 is a temporary position with a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

This position supports wildfire operations and requires flexibility. Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work overtime during peak wildfire activity
• Travel and support remote field operations when required

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.