Wildfire Training Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Wildfire Management Branch is seeking a highly skilled Wildfire Training Specialist to join our team at the Hinton Training Centre. Reporting to a Sr. Wildfire Specialist, you will have the opportunity to coach and mentor the next generation of wildland firefighters while demonstrating your expertise in the fields of Adult Education and Wildfire Management.

We offer a fantastic workplace culture with endless recreation and mountain pursuits out your back door! As a team member, you will be part of an inclusive and safe workplace where all staff are valued and respected.

Responsibilities:

• Promoting an inclusive and safe work environment that values and respects all individuals.
• Crafting, enhancing, and conducting Wildfire Training programs.
• Constantly refining training programs and delivery techniques.
• Managing contracts to procure external training services.
• Resolving conflicts and offering guidance to students and staff.
• Collaborating with external clients, stakeholders, and partners.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for coaching and developing the next generation of wildland firefighters, then we want to hear from you! Apply now and see how your leadership skills and drive for continuous innovation can help elevate Alberta Wildfire Management!

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: Identifies alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations, supporting others in determining and assessing strategy;
• Drive for Results: achieve outcomes by inspiring, motivating others; strategically aligning decisions based on outcomes and organizational goals.
• Develop Self and Others: Aims to learn from experiences, shift, and keep current with our skills and knowledge to remain competitive.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement for this role is related two-year diploma in Forestry or Natural Sciences or Natural resources plus 4 years of progressive responsibility and directly related experience.

A combined total of six (6) years related education and/or experience.

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

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year education.
   

A related degree or diploma could include studies in: Education, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Management, Forestry, Health and Safety, Curriculum Design, Project Management, or other associated with the main job duties of wildfire management, training, and adult education.

Experience in wildfire response/wildfire management is required.

Assets:

• Experience with Adult Learning development and/or training delivery
• Wildfire certifications at the specialist, Unit Lead or Type 2 level (or higher)
• Experience leading groups or teams
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
   

To be considered, your application must be accompanied with a cover letter that outlines how your education and experience make you suitable for the role. Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication skills.

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 full-time, permanent opportunity located in Hinton. This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest, and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

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:

• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.