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Forest Officer

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Forestry and Parks

This job in plain words

This permanent full-time job is a Forest Officer role in Lac La Biche, Alberta, with the Wildfire Management Program. The job covers wildfire prevention, suppression, forest management, and supervising seasonal firefighting crews.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the minimum requirements can apply. Out-of-province applicants can get required documents and checks from the province where they currently live.

Education
College diploma · Two-year diploma in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Management field. One year of experience can replace one year of education, and the reverse.
Experience
Three years of directly related forestry or wildfire experience. Supervisory or leadership experience is an asset.
Job type
Full time, permanent. 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime, evenings, and weekends may be required during wildfires.

What they ask for:

  • Two-year diploma in Forestry or a related natural resource field.
  • Three years of directly related forestry or wildfire experience.
  • Knowledge of fire behaviour, fuel types, and firefighting techniques.

What you would do

  • Support wildfire detection, prevention, and suppression operations.
  • Supervise and coordinate seasonal wildland firefighting crews.
  • Oversee initial attack crews and lookout staff.
  • Enforce fire permits in line with legislation.
  • Contribute to FireSmart initiatives and education.
  • Conduct forestry operations inspections and non-compliance investigations.

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Include a cover page about your interest and related experience, and a resume with months and years for all education and work.

Good to know:

  • Overtime, evenings, and weekends may be needed because of wildfires.
  • Travel within the area and across the province is required.
  • Candidates pay their own costs for required checks and interview travel.
  • 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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