Hiring Crew Personnel (All Levels) $22.44hr-30.17hr (Incl. Premium Pay)
What Government of Alberta is Hiring for:
Wildfire Crew Personnel
Position: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 hours per week
Job Type: Temporary (Seasonal Summer)
Qualifications & Salary
Natural Resources 2Unit Crew Member and Helitack Crew Member:
- Some high school education, plus some related experience (i.e., up to 12 months). Related experience includes experiences in wildland firefighting, forestry, natural resources, environmental stewardship, emergency management, and or social, community and protective services.
- $22.44 to $27.61 per hour
Natural Resources 3Unit Crew Sub Leader, 4-Person Helitack Crew Leader, and 8-Person Helitack Crew Sub Leader:
- A high school diploma plus some related experience (i.e., up to 12 months). Experience in wildland firefighting is required.
- $23.63 to $29.10 per hour
Natural Resources 4Unit Crew Leader and 8-Person Helitack Crew Leader:
- A high school diploma plus one (1) year of related experience. Experience in wildland firefighting is required.
- Supervisory or leadership experience is an asset.
- $24.44 to $30.17 per hour
Additional Requirements
- Passing results of the WFX-Fit test to endure rigorous training and, at times, arduous working conditions.
- A valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent.
- A minimum 3-year Driver's Abstract, showing a record of seven (7) demerits or less (obtained within 30 days of your commencement date and presented to management prior to commencement).
- A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR certification.
- A current Defensive Driving certificate.
Benefits
- Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:5.2% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.
- Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts.
- Premium Pay Allowances:Wage employees residing above the 57th Parallel (i.e., High Level Forest Area) are eligible for a biweekly Northern allowance of $241.38.Wage employees residing within the Fort McMurray Forest Area receive a biweekly allowance of $478.17 (pro-rated for part-time employees).
Pre-employment
*All candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of May 1, 2024, or prior to start date.
Work Regions:
This opportunity from Government of Alberta is available in Alberta.
Features:
The below are factors that tend to matter for our listing seekers. This listing with Government of Alberta offers:
Competitive Wages
Medical
Seasonal
Health Benefits Package
Many Positions Available
Temporary
Full Time Position(s)
Increased Wages
As positions vary, please confirm details with employer.
Requirements:
Government of Alberta has indicated that these are the requirements for the listing:
- Drug Test
- Pre-Employment Check
- Long Hours
- Shift Work
- Physically Fit
- Skills Test
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Relevant Industry Experience
Requirements may not be comprehensive. Confirm w/employer.
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