Parks Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator

Job Information
Job Title: Parks Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator 
Job Requisition ID: 72959
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Lac La Biche and other locations across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 29, 2025
Classification: Natural Resources 9 Market Adjustment
Salary: $3,019.49 to $3,910.86 bi-weekly ($78,808 - $102,073/year)

 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

Provincial Parks are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s parks inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

For more information about the Alberta Parks, visit our website at: https://www.albertaparks.ca

 

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks. 

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about protecting Alberta’s Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas while leading innovative wildfire mitigation strategies? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise directly impacts communities and ecosystems? If so, we want you on our team!

 

As the Parks Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator, you would be Alberta Parks’ provincial expert in wildfire mitigation. You would lead the development, coordination, and implementation of wildfire mitigation strategies across the province.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement wildfire mitigation frameworks, policies, and procedures for Alberta Parks.
• Align Parks’ wildfire strategies with the Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and FireSmart principles.
• Lead training programs, workshops, and working groups.
• Coordinate wildfire mitigation planning across priority park sites.
• Provide expert advice on vegetation management, capital projects, and emergency response.
• Collaborate with internal teams, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and external agencies.
• Support emergency response coordination and post-wildfire restoration planning.

 

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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.

 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

University degree (4 years) in a related field such as Wildfire Management, Forestry or Emergency Response plus plus 6 years related experience in in wildfire management or mitigation.

 

Equivalency: 

 

A related two-year diploma plus 8 years related experience. Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience or vice versa. Preference will be given to candidates with Professional certification in Registered Professional Forester, Professional Biologist, or other suitable professional designation.

 

Assets:

• Professional Certificatio