Website Alberta Forestry and Parks
Join Alberta Wildfire – Seasonal Recruitment Now Open!
Are you ready to make a real impact? Alberta Wildfire is looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our seasonal teams. From fighting fires on the front lines to supporting wildfire prevention and forest management, you can play a critical role in protecting Alberta’s forests and communities.
Discover Your Opportunity
Wildland firefighters are essential in combating wildfires, and there are a variety of positions to suit different skills and interests:
Wildfire Crew Roles: Helitack, Unit, and Hoist crews
Wildfire Support Positions: Data Entry, Patrol Person, Airtanker Base Loader, and more
Experience what it is like to be a wildland firefighter, from morning briefings to field operations, while gaining hands-on skills in wildfire management. Here’s a glimpse into a day on the job as a wildland firefighter
Explore the available seasonal positions, from wildfire data entry and patrol personnel to airtanker base loaders -find the role that speaks to you: Alberta Wildfire Recruitment.
Pay rates are based on position classification, starting at $24.80 per hour for Maintenance Service Worker roles
and up to $32.80 per hour for Natural Resources roles.
Qualifications
Applicants must have some high school education and relevant experience depending on the role.
Experience may include:
Wildland firefighting, emergency response, or physical outdoor work
Administrative support such as data entry, dispatch, or logistics
Coaching or team leadership, environmental field work, or community service
Specific roles may have additional requirements (e.g., physical fitness standards or prior firefighting experience for leadership positions).
Application Timeline
Wildfire Crew Member positions are open for applications until November 30, 2025.
Wildfire Crew Leader positions will remain posted until suitable candidates are found.
Other seasonal wildfire support roles will be posted starting December 2025 and will also remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Employment periods typically range from March to October.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave
5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay
Shift Differential: Opportunities for overtime, evening, and weekend shifts.
Crew Positions:
Access to firefighter equipment supplied by the employer and member training at the Hinton Training Centre (HTC)
Meals and accommodation for the duration of employment, depending on the location.
Premium Pay Allowances:
Employees residing above the 57th Parallel (e.g., High Level Forest Area) receive a biweekly Northern Allowance of $241.38.
Employees in the Fort McMurray Forest Area may receive a biweekly allowance of $478.17 (pro-rated for part-time employees).
Stay Updated
Set up a Job Alert for your desired position through Alberta Job Postings – Alis
Government of Alberta Jobs Website: Explore current wildfire postings
Contact Us: For job-specific questions, email wf.wildfireemployment@gov.ab.ca
Join Alberta Wildfire and protect our forests while gaining unparalleled experience and adventure!
To apply for this job please visit www.alberta.ca.