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Job Information
Job Title: Wildfire Crew Supervisor
Job Requisition ID: 52198
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Various
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Temporary Seasonal Wage
Scope: Wages
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidates Found
Classification: Natural Resources 4
Salary: $24.44 - $30.17 per hour
Role Responsibilities
Are you a skilled communicator who thrives under pressure? Are you a natural leader with experience in wildfire management and crew supervision?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Crew Supervisor to join our Wildfire Management team.
As a Crew Supervisor, you play a critical role in managing and supervising seasonal Wildfire Crews during Pre-Suppression and Suppression activities and on various projects.
You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your crew members and act as a mentor to help enhance their knowledge and skills. When dispatched to a wildfire, you may be required to fill the role of Incident Commander, who is responsible for managing all resources on a wildfire. On larger incidents, you may be required to perform the function of Strike Team or Task Force Leader or Division Supervisor, supervising numerous crews within a manageable span of control.
Responsibilities:
Obtain daily project or wildfire assignments and conduct a safety briefing to address anticipated working conditions and identify potential hazards to ensure worker safety. Act as a mentor and trainer to enhance the Wildfire Crew's knowledge base, skills, and abilities. Effectively communicate with the Supervisor, Forest Area Duty Officer, and Wildfire Crews to complete tasks and assignments safely and on time. Complete all administrative duties accurately and within established deadlines. Ensure all operations comply with Departmental Standard Operating Procedures & Business Rules and Occupational Health and Safety Acts & Regulations. Provide support to other Wildfire Operations and Wildfire Prevention programs. If you are an experienced and motivated leader with a passion for wildfire management and crew supervision, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
A High School Diploma plus one year of related experience is required. A valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent 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 Additional Requirements:
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. 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 valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR certification. A current Defensive Driving certificate. Passing results of the Fireline Support Fitness Standard. Walk: 3.2 km (2 miles) with 11.4 kg (25 lb.) backpack in 30 minutes. *Candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of start date.
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Notes
This competition is recruiting seasonal wage Wildfire Crew Supervisor 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. There is no public transportation service to this site; individuals must have their own transportation for commuting to work.
About Your Application
Terms of employment in your resume are to be identified in months and years, highlighting applicable duties or achievements at the respective role. 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. About Your Work Environment:
Free accommodation and meals, and access to equipment supplied by the employer. Successful candidates will be provided with training at the Hinton Training Centre (HTC). What We Offer:
Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave: 5.2 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)
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.