Wildfire Crew Coordinator
Job in
Lac la Biche, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Government of Alberta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lac la BicheRole 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.
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