Description
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches. We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. The Firefighter Cadet, Casual position is designed for youth interested in developing their skills in firefighting and emergency response. Lac La Biche County was formed in August of 2007, when the Town of Lac La Biche and Lakeland County amalgamated, resulting in a diverse mixture of urban and rural areas. Our Vision: Lac La Biche County is proud to be a diverse, healthy and safe community. Our citizens are engaged and enjoy enhanced social and recreational amenities. We are economically resilient as we continue to invest in top-quality infrastructure and services. We are environmental stewards who promote our natural assets, making Lac La Biche County the destination choice of northern Alberta. Our Mission: To build a region of excellence by delivering progressive, sustainable programs and services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Training in core areas of firefighting including First Aid and CPR, communications, general fire and rescue operations, and fire safety and prevention
- Attending at minimum 25 training events a year
Minimum Qualifications
- Related training and experience with demonstrated passion to continue to develop in the firefighting field
- Be between 15 and 18 years of age
- Be enrolled in high school within the Lac La Biche County
- Have good conflict resolution skills
- Be well-developed in public relations skills
Additional Information
- Salary starts at $18.35 (hourly) and increases when candidate successfully becomes a Firefighter
- Casual position
- Hours: On call for days, evenings and weekends - no guaranteed hours per week
- Competition Number: 45-FFC-23
- Closing Date: Open until enough suitable candidates are found to run training class, or 31 Dec 2026
- Positions Available: 1
- Location: Lac La Biche AB
- Remote Option: None
- If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the provided link
- Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months
- We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
- For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/qualifications, please refer to the attached job description (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process)
- This job opportunity requires application at an external source
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