JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 73541
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Fort McMurray
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 8, 2025
Pay Grade: Natural Resource 6
Salary: $2,232.12 to $ 2,838.04 bi-weekly ($58,258 - $74,072 year)

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum requirements for Forest Officer role are a two-year diploma in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Management field plus a minimum of three (3) years of directly related forestry or wildfire experience.
Directly related experience or education will be considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Assets:

• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Eligibility for registration with the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you eager to kick-start your career in Wildfire or Forest Management? Perhaps you are a recent graduate, ready to learn the ropes and make a real impact or maybe you already have a forestry background or some seasonal wildfire experience and are seeking an exciting adventure? If you are passionate about serving the Fort McMurray Forest Area with your pre-suppression and suppression knowledge, then look no further - this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills!
As a Forest Officer, you will play a crucial role within the Wildfire Management Program, reporting to the Wildfire Technologist. Your expertise in fire behavior and prevention, knowledge of fuel types, firefighting techniques, and understanding of forest ecology will be invaluable in facilitating and participating in wildfire prevention, operations and forest management. You will actively contribute to wildfire detection, enforcement, education, engineering, pre-suppression, suppression activities, as well as supervise and coordinate seasonal wildland firefighting crews, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of wildfire suppression activities.

ROLE CONTINUED

In addition to your involvement in the Wildfire Management Program, you will have the opportunity to support wildfire detection and operation components. Your responsibilities will include overseeing Initial Attack Crews, Lookout Staff adhering to program consistency, enforcing fire permits in accordance with legislation, and contributing to FireSmart initiatives. These positions also offer involvement in the delivery of Forest Operations Monitoring (FOMP) and Forest Health programs, conducting inspections under Forestry Operations and assisting with non-compliance investigations.
We encourage you to apply to be considered for this chance to make a difference and contribute to the protection and preservation of our forests as you gain hands-on experience, expand your knowledge, and work in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
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