Alberta Wildfire

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Government of Alberta - Alberta Wildfire
Published
October 22, 2026
Location
Alberta, Alberta, Canada
Category
Firefighter  Parks, Recreation,Logging, Forestry  
Job Type
Full-time  Seasonal  
Salary/Pay
To be discussed.
City
  • Medicine Hat

Description

Alberta Wildfire is hiring for the 2027 season, and there’s a lot more to it than the fireline. Jobs include wildland firefighters, lookout observers, dispatchers, airtanker base staff, patrol people and more.
Applications for wildfire crews open in November, and other seasonal positions generally open in January. If you’re thinking about it, the best way to find out what the work is really like is to come talk to the people who do it.
Alberta Wildfire is holding open houses across the province so you can meet staff, ask questions and find out if wildland firefighting is the career for you. Interested? Find an open house close to you!

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.

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