Description
Are you looking for a challenging career opportunity that contributes to the protection of communities across Alberta?
The Town of High Level is looking for a responsible & motivated individual for the position of Wildland Urban Interface Team Firefighter.
This position is a 12 month term position ending March 31 2026, 40 hours per week, and eligible to participate in the benefits program after 3 months. A competitive, market related wage, in the range $ 35.40 to $ 43.53 per hour, and comprehensive benefit package, commensurate with experience and qualifications, will be offered to the successful candidate. There is a possibility of extension of this program past the 12 months.
This position is part of the Town of High Level's Wildland Urban Interface Program that provides services to the Provincial WUI Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Wildland Urban Interface Team Supervisor, the Wildland Urban Interface Member (Firefighter) as part of the Emergency Services Department, is generally responsible for the response to Wildland Urban Interface Events provincially, staff training provision to High Level Fire Department members and other departments, municipal emergency planning assistance, assisting in Emergency Management, Fire Department Support and Response as well as Equipment Readiness. The Wildland Urban Interface Team Member will also assist in the coordination of Wildland Fire Mitigation under the guidance of the Town’s Wildfire Mitigation Strategy.
The Employee may be required on an ongoing basis to attend applicable training, workshops, seminars and courses at the discretion of the Employer in order to facilitate job knowledge and performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 Diploma;
- NFPA 1001 Level 2;
- WUI-M program or equivalent;
- Wildland Firefighting training (NFPA 1051 or Type 1 Wildfire Crew Member);
- Standard First Aid/Level C CPR; and
- ICS 100.
- Valid Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
- Must pass the High Level Fire Department Physical Assessment Test
Preferred Qualifications
- NFPA 472/1072 Operations;
- NFPA 1002 Pump Operator;
- NFPA 1041 Level 1;
- Emergency Medical Training (FMR/EMR or higher); and
- ICS 200.
Additional Information
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Structural Fire Service, Wildland Fire Operations or Wildland Urban Interface Operations.