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Wildfire Communication Technician

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Forestry and Parks

This job in plain words

This permanent full-time job supports the radio, voice, data and telemetry systems used during wildfires, emergencies and daily work across Alberta. It is based in Slave Lake and includes remote sites, with flexible hours and travel during wildfire season.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check and obtain federal security clearance within 10 months of employment.

Education
College diploma · Two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field, such as Land Mobile Radio. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Experience
At least two years in wireless, telecommunications, instrumentation or related technical work.
Job type
Full time, permanent, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with possible overtime and travel.

What they ask for:

  • Two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field
  • At least two years of experience in wireless or telecommunications
  • Experience with critical telecommunications and telemetry systems
  • Pass a criminal records check
  • Obtain federal security clearance (RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status)

What you would do

  • Set up and run radio, voice and data systems during wildfires
  • Test and manage radio frequencies to keep communications reliable
  • Run preventive maintenance on telecom, dispatch and radio sites
  • Troubleshoot outages and repair communication systems and towers
  • Keep emergency communication cache equipment ready to deploy
  • Provide first-line technical support and training to staff

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work experience, and show how you meet the requirements and competencies.

Good to know:

  • The job closes once a suitable candidate is found
  • Work may include overtime, travel and extended hours on short notice during wildfires
  • Candidates pay their own check and interview travel costs
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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