Wildfire Crew Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Do you communicate well under stressful situations?  Can you motivate a dynamic group of individuals? Are you able to function in a team environment while displaying independence? If so, a Wildfire Crew Coordinator position may be the right opportunity for you.

As a Wildfire Crew Coordinator, you will be responsible to communicate with local Indigenous groups on a regular basis in order to build and maintain a professional relationship between community contractors and the Government of Alberta. Through these relationships, you will assemble Wildland Fire Fighting crews when requested by the Duty Officer.  Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are required for this position.

This position reports directly to the Forest Officer responsible for the Firetack crew program in the Forest Area.  The Wildfire Crew Coordinator primary role is to manage the nine Firetack contract crews based in the Forest Area and ensure they are ready for deployment at the start of shifts. The Wildfire crew coordinator will work closely with Indigenous communities building a collaborative positive workplace. 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and update certification records of all contract fire fighters, provide updated certification lists to the contractors on a weekly basis.
• Work closely with the local Duty Officer to fill crew requests.
• Update day counts and locations of contract personnel daily for proper tracking of resources.
• Conduct preparedness and fitness audits.
• Review documentation and advise supervisor and contractor of personnel identified for future training & advancement, advise of personnel showing trends of poor performance.
• Review and assist in investigating incidents involving Wildland Fire Fighting crews.
• Assist other Operation and Prevention programs if/when available.
• Complete work using several computer programs, such as Word, Excel, PDF, as well as several internal programs.
• May be required to work during scheduled day of rest or be available on stand-by.
• Complete all operations in accordance with Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Business Rules, and Health & Safety Acts and Regulations.

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.
• Systems Thinking: Recognizing that tasks performed within the Alberta Public Service (APS) are part of a broader, interconnected environment. It is essential to comprehend that activities within one segment of the APS    can have far-reaching impacts on other groups and projects, both within and outside the organization. Systems thinking helps us consider these wider consequences and connections.
• 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 seek advice or guidance when needed. Recognize program objectives and 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: 

• A high school diploma
• One (1) season of related experience. Experience in wildland firefighting is required.

*All candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of March 1, 2026, or prior to their start date.  Position start dates range from March 1 to April 30, 2026.     

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.  

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Wildfire Management program, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Forestry-related courses or equivalent education considered an asset.
• Emergency response or public safety operations related experience.
• Leadership in high-risk or dynamic operational environments.
• Experience managing operational documentation, logs, reports, and safety forms.
• Ability to lead and supervise teams in high-risk or dynamic operational environments.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Be able to pass the Fireline Support Fitness Standard which is the following:
  • Walk: 1.6 km (1 miles) in 16 minutes.

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 recruiting for seasonal wage Wildfire Crew Coordinator in the Lac La Biche Forest area. 

What We Offer: 

• Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:    
  • 5.6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.    
  • 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.    
• Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts.

About Your Work Environment:

• This competition is recruiting for seasonal wage Wildfire Information Officer positions with weekly hours of work up to 36.25.  
  • This position may require you to work evenings and weekends to meet fire season operational needs.
• Successful candidates will be provided with training.  
• The estimated term of employment is from 3 to 8 months during the wildfire season, anticipated between February 2026 and October 31, 2026. 
   

About Your Application:  

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