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Overview
Alberta Wildfire offers a variety of seasonal job opportunities to support the management of forest and wildfire resources. Positions range from working on the fireline to supporting wildfire prevention efforts.
Applications for wildfire crew positions typically open in November for the upcoming wildfire season. Applications for other seasonal positions typically open in January. Employment periods vary, but are generally between April and October.
Training and education
The Hinton Training Centre provides online and in-person wildfire management training to thousands of participants each year.
The Junior Forest Rangers (JFR) program is a summer employment opportunity for high school and post-secondary students or graduates. JFR showcases potential career options in forestry, wildfire, ecology, and more by completing hands-on and educational work projects.
Are you interested in learning about what it’s like deploying to assist with wildfire management operations in Alberta? Find out by watching our wildfire deployment orientation overview.
Job positions
Learn more about our employment opportunities below.
Jobs with Alberta Wildfire are posted on the Government of Alberta jobs website. For job-specific questions, contact us.
Contact
Wildfire employment
For questions about Alberta Wildfire job positions:
Phone: 780-427-6807
Fax: 780-415-1509
Email: [email protected]
Alberta Wildfire
Information line: 1-866-394-3473 (FYI-FIRE)
Media inquiries: 780-420-1968
Email: [email protected]