About the role

Wildland firefighter suppressing wildfires and protecting Alberta forests, communities, and ecosystems. Operating on Unit, Helitack, or Hoist crews across assigned Alberta forest areas.

Responsibilities

Work as a wildland firefighter on a Unit, Helitack, or Hoist crew
Take direction from the Crew Leader or Sub-Leader to suppress wildfire
Detect hotspots and construct or hold fire containment lines
Maintain situational awareness and communicate changes in the fire environment
Identify and report hazards
Provide assignment-progress feedback and suggest tactical changes
Maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment in serviceable condition
Uphold fire readiness and physical fitness standards
Participate in proficiency training and crew activities
Complete project work during low fire hazard periods, such as FireSmart or facility maintenance
Remain prepared for fire deployment
Perform long and extended shifts, including occasional overnight shifts
Hoist crews: receive helicopter-hoist training, assist with emergency extraction, inspect hoist equipment, and support hoist-response data gathering

Some high school education
Some related experience (i.e., up to 12 months)
Hoist applicants must be able to maintain a weight of 190 lbs or less, excluding wildfire gear
Related experience may include wildland firefighting, wildfire management, emergency response, forest operations, physical labour, coaching team sports, leading outdoor recreation, community services, or environmental education field work
Advanced Medical First Aid (AFA) certification, chainsaw certification, Incident Command System certifications, and NFPA certifications are assets
Passing results of the WFPAT1 fit test before the start date
Valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent Canadian license before the start date
Minimum 3-year Driver's Abstract with seven demerits or less, obtained within 30 days of commencement
Current Intermediate First Aid with Level C CPR before the start date
Current Defensive Driving certificate before the start date
All candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of March 1, 2027, or before their start date
Ability to work long and extended hours, including occasional overnight shifts
Ability to maintain physical and mental readiness for wildfire response and extended deployment

11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave
5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay
Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts
Access to firefighter equipment supplied by the employer
Member training at the Hinton Training Centre (HTC)
Meals and accommodation provided for the duration of employment for most crews, with location-specific exceptions
Accommodations available in Slave Lake
$140 bi-weekly accommodation support in Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Meals and accommodations provided when deployed from Edmonton
Accommodations and meals provided while Alberta Hoist crews are on shift