Wildfire Data Entry

Role Responsibilities

Are you meticulous, organized, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment? If so, consider joining our team as a Wildfire Data Entry professional in this exciting seasonal position based out of the Alberta Forestry Offices across the province.

As a crucial component in administration support, your primary functions are to ensure the accurate, consistent, and timely entry of information into various Wildfire databases.

Responsibilities included within this role:

• Review, correct, and enter seasonal and permanent time sheets with precision.
• Assist in the administration and timesheet entry for Firetack Crews.
• Support the entry process for Heavy Equipment time certificates.
• Collaborate with Admin and Finance Staff to streamline tasks and enhance efficiency.
• Compile and send comprehensive wage time reports as required.
• Actively communicate and ensure supervisors are promptly informed of any problems or issues.
• Serve as a front desk receptionist as required, professionally answering telephone calls promptly.
• Undertake photocopying and filing duties when necessary to maintain organized records.
• Attending and successfully completing necessary training courses to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Provide essential administration support to the Forest Area office as needed.

If you are passionate about data accuracy, enjoy collaborative work environments, and want to contribute to wildfire management efforts, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a positive impact on our community and environment! 

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 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,
• Plus, one (1) year of related experience.

*All candidates must be 17 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:

• Experience with or knowledge of the forestry sector is an asset.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient computer skills, encompassing keyboarding, data record management, and demonstrated organizational experience.

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.  

Notes

This competition is recruiting for seasonal wage Wildfire Data Entry in the forest areas and locations listed below.

Positions and Locations:

• Calgary Forest Area 
• Edson Forest Area
• Fort McMurray Forest Area 
• Grande Prairie Forest Area
• High Level Forest Area
• Lac La Biche Forest Area
• Peace River Forest Area
• Rocky Mountain House Forest Area
• Slave Lake Forest Area
• Whitecourt 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.
• Premium Pay Allowances:
  • Wage employees residing above the 57th Parallel (i.e., High Level Forest Area) are eligible for a biweekly Northern allowance of $241.38.
  • Wage employees residing within the Fort McMurray Forest Area receive a biweekly allowance of $478.17 (pro-rated for part-time employees).

About Your Work Environment:

• This competition is recruiting seasonal wage Wildfire Data Entry positions for all Alberta Forest Areas, with weekly hours up to 36.25.
• Positions require availability for export (travel outside of home area) and open to shift work, including evenings and weekends.
• Successful candidates will be provided with training.
• Estimated term of employment is from 3 to 8 months during the wildfire season, anticipated between April 2026 to October 31, 2026, 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.