Crew Supervisor

Job Information

• Job Title:
  
  Crew Supervisor
• Job Requisition
• Ministry:
  Forestry and Parks
• Location:
  
  Various, AB
• Full or Part-Time:
  Full-Time Seasonal Wages
• Hours of Work:
  Up to 36.25 hours per week
• Regular/Temporary:
  Temporary Seasonal Summer
• Scope:
  Wages Competition
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Suitable Candidate Found
• Classification:
  Natural Resources 4
• Salary: $25.92 to $32.80 hourly

Alberta Wildfire inspires public confidence in wildfire and forest management, sustaining operations and preventative practices, and leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient communities. For more information, visit:

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 acting 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.

• 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.

• Agility:
  Having 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 work culture that foster effective collaboration, enabling individuals to work together productively to achieve shared objectives.
• Systems Thinking:
  Recognizing that tasks performed within the Alberta Public Service (APS) are part of a broader, interconnected environment.
• Creative Problem Solving:
  Having the ability to evaluate options and consequences in novel ways to develop innovative solutions and achieve desired outcomes.
• Drive for Results:
  Effectively setting goals to prioritize work and proactively seeking advice or guidance when needed.
• Develop Self and Others:
  Taking initiative to stay current on skills, approaches, and technologies in their field of work.

• High school diploma.
• Plus, one (1) year related experience.
• Ability to perform physical duties to act in the role of a Wildfire Crew Supervisor.
• 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.

• Knowledge of the Wildfire Management program, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Forestry‑related courses or equivalent education.
• 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.

• A valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, or an equivalent Canadian license.
• 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.
• Passing results of the Fireline Support Fitness Standard. Walk: 3.2 km (2 miles)…