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Casual Senior Firefighter – Kananaskis Emergency Services

by | Jul 5, 2025 | Career Opportunities

Senior Firefighter – Casual
Kananaskis Emergency Services is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic team players to fulfil the role of Senior Firefighter within the organization. Reporting to the Duty Officer, the Senior Firefighter is responsible for all fire and rescue operations and operational assignments as provided from the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre. This will include emergency and non-emergency operations related to fire suppression, vehicle rescue, medical first response, structural rescue, hazardous material interventions, wildland urban interface, wildland fire suppression, helicopter operations and assisting with backcountry/slope rescue. As well as routine equipment maintenance, station duties, training, and public engagement activities. Shifts are 24 hours in duration. Senior Firefighters are required to provide a minimum of 4 shifts of availability per month and work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• Accredited NFPA 1001 Level 2
• Accredited NFPA 1002 Driver and Pump Operator
• ICS100 minimum
• Valid Class 3Q (or higher) Alberta Operator’s License with air brake endorsement, less than 6 demerits
• Standard First Aid, CPR-BLS/HCP.
• Two (2) years of experience with a municipal fire department

Preference will be given to applicants that have completed NFPA 1002 Aerial Operator, NFPA 1140 Wildland Firefighter, Advanced First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder training, and have a demonstrated knowledge of the Kananaskis Improvement District.

Starting Wage: $22.00-$25.00/hr

Other Benefits: Additional training/course opportunities (ICS, 1002 Aerial, 1006 VX, 1041 Level I Instructor, 1021 Level I Officer, Wildland Urban Interface Member, etc.), instructional opportunities, live fire training, career development.

Note: This position is with the Kananaskis Improvement District and is not part of the Government of Alberta or Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via email to Acting Fire Chief Jeff Cragg at [email protected]

Individuals selected to continue through the process will be required to provide either a CPAT or U of A Fire test (current within 6 months), driving and pumping competency evaluation, and interview. Successful candidates will be required to complete additional onboarding training and shadow shifts prior to commencing operations. Positions anticipated to start August 2025; multiple positions are available.

Applications shall be accepted until filled.

Casual Firefighter Posting (Summer) 2025 PDF

Alberta Fire Chiefs Association – CONTRACT Opportunity: Board and Member Services Coordinator

Alberta Fire Chiefs Association – CONTRACT Opportunity: Board and Member Services Coordinator

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Career Opportunities

Part-time (20hrs/Wk.) with potential to move into full-time (40hrs/Wk.) as onboarding and workload progress.

Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) Administrative office is currently seeking a highly motivated, focused individual for Board and Member Services Coordinator. The AFCA is committed to excellence in the provision of member-client services. As a progressive organization we offer advocacy, creative solutions, promote and support life safety, preventative and protective services based on the values and principles of our members.

THE POSITION 

Reporting to the Executive Director in an Administrative Support role, this position functions include:

Member Services

Assist members & municipalities with annual membership renewal. Aid with trouble shooting on-line renewal issues.

  1. Maintain AFCA Membership database, assist in member enrollment, updating profiles as requested. Follow-up on overdue membership accounts.
  2. Track and prepare long-term membership recognition certificates for 5 and 10-year members and distribute to Regional Directors for presentation.
  3. Prepare long-term membership recognition certificates for 20 years and more with awards, Honourary Memberships, and Life Memberships in advance of the annual conference/trade show.
  4. Maintain historical records on service to the AFCA (i.e., committee involvement, special recognition).

Board Services

Attend Committee and Board of Directors meetings including assisting the Executive Director in scheduling, hosting, meeting material distribution, minute-taking and other tasks normally associated with the role of Recording Secretary.

  1. Collects reports from committees, external representatives, and stakeholder organizations as required.
  2. Distributes approved minutes as appropriate to Directors, for posting on the AFCA website, and to the AFCA law firm.
  3. Assists the Executive Director in the planning and staging of the Annual General Meeting.
  4. Updates and distributes the Board Contact List as required.
  5. Supports Directors in obtaining current membership lists.
  6. Assists individual Directors in scheduling and hosting regional meetings, sector meetings (i.e., Urban Members, Rural Members) as requested.
  7. Oversees electronic record-keeping and administration tools in use within the AFCA (i.e., G-Suite, shared drives, Dropbox, Zoom).

Support to Committees

Provides support to committees assigned by the Executive Director.

  1. Communicates regularly with Officers and Executive Committee and provides appropriate support.

Website Maintenance

  1. Maintain and update AFCA online Membership Database.
  2. Manages AFCA websites to ensure content is current.
  3. Posts articles, news items, advertisements, banners, etc. to the website as appropriate.
  4. Works with Conference Committee and Conference Coordinator to incorporate conference material onto the website.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Related post-secondary education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Exceptional, self regulating time management skills, fast learner, excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal nature, customer satisfaction focus.

Knowledge and experience on website development/updating is an asset.

Past involvement in the operation of a Not-for-Profit organization would be advantageous.

ENVIRONMENT

As you will be working remotely, you will need to demonstrate exceptional self time management skills. Continually dealing with a wide variety of personnel, activities, projects, and tasks. There may be considerable pressure to complete projects, tasks, and programs within overlapping deadlines.

You will also be responsible for your own office space and equipment (computer/printer/phone/internet etc.)

RENUMERATION:

This is an hourly rate, contract position. Renumeration will be based on skill set and experience that you bring as a candidate.

This is a part time commitment (20hrs/wk.) with ability to migrate into a full-time (40hrs/wk.) as additional exposure and awareness to AFCA strategic plans, initiatives, and tactics are brought on with future projects.

If interested: applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume to:

Alberta Fire Chiefs Association

[email protected]

CLOSING DATE: July 18th, 2025

AFCA Employment Opportunity Announcement 2025

Assistant Deputy Chief – City of Spruce Grove

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Career Opportunities

The City of Spruce Grove is seeking and Assistant Deputy Chief to support the Deputy Chief in managing the day to the day operations of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 

Please visit www.sprucegrove.org/careers for more information and to apply. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.

Open until suitable candidate is found.

https://myavanti.ca/careersatsprucegrove/Job/Details/RR2025060

Also See Posting PDF

20250626 – Assistant Deputy Chief Job Ad (1)

Tariffs on Firefighting Equipment

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Announcements, General News

Good Afternoon AFCA Members:

You may be aware (if you’re not already) of a potential challenge that fire departments and municipalities may be faced with shortly. As part of the Government of Canada’s currently planned second round of retaliatory tariffs against the US, all types of trucks coming into Canada are slated to be included, including fire trucks. This will not only affect completed trucks that are built and assembled in the US, but also all components that are purchased by Canadian builders that are US based (almost all of them).

 The Government of Canada has asked for input and comments regarding the potentially upcoming second round of retaliatory tariffs, and have provided an online form to facilitate this. Here is the link for the form https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upmkx9008rx268zhy9l6pj

 Even though these may not come into play, we want to share this information with our AFCA members, as it may be beneficial for fire departments and municipalities to comment and hopefully remove fire related equipment from the list. Here is the link to the entire list of items included in the second round of tariffs  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/consultations/2025/notice-intent-impose-countermeasures-response-united-states-tariffs-on-canadian-goods.html . Fire apparatus specifically is item 8705.30.00.

 

CAFC President Ken McMullen was on 880 CHED this morning with host Shaye Ganam. A link to the recording is available on their website at: https://globalnews.ca/radio/880ched/shows/ by scrolling down to the Shaye Ganam Show.

OR if you have a Spotify account: https://megaphone.link/CORU4201115409 

At the 45:45 mark is where Chief McMullen starts discussion around the impact tariffs will have on fire fighting equipment.

In addition CAFC has released the https://cafc.ca/page/Press-Release-Tariff-Response

Hope this helps keep you all informed. Please feel free to listen, read, and respond if you wish to.

NEWELL REGIONAL DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

NEWELL REGIONAL DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

by | Feb 13, 2025 | Career Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
NEWELL REGIONAL DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

The County of Newell is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Newell Regional
Deputy Fire Chief. This is a full-time permanent position that will play a crucial role in ensuring the
provision and integration of emergency services, safety codes compliance, and disaster services
throughout the County of Newell. This role requires a strong understanding of fire service operations
and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and communities.

Areas of Responsibility:
The critical duties of this position include developing and facilitating comprehensive fire certification
training programs, assisting in fire emergency investigations, ensuring compliance with safety codes
in the fire discipline, assisting local Fire Chiefs from 9 Departments with multi- jurisdictional fire service
responses, and overseeing equipment maintenance and vehicle repair programs

Preference will be given to applicants possessing:

  • A high school diploma supplemented by a diploma or degree in fire science, public
    administration, or completed coursework towards a diploma or degree in a related
    discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the provision of fire suppression, prevention,
    and planning as a firefighter.
  • Core National Fire Protection Association certifications.
  • Alberta Safety Codes Officer training for base competency and technical courses.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a computerized environment.
  • A valid Class 3 Alberta Driver’ s Licence with an air brake endorsement.
  • A current driver’ s abstract.
  • Must be bondable.

The County of Newell offers a competitive salary and benefits as well as excellent training and
education programs.

A pre- employment drug and alcohol screen and an occupational health assessment for new and
returning employees is required as per County policy. The successful candidate is required to provide
a clear criminal record check prior to employment. This position will remain open until a suitable
candidate is found.

If interested, please submit a cover letter with your resume in confidence, including salary
expectations, and 3 references to:

Attention: Human Resources
County of Newell
183037 Rge Rd 145
PO Box 130
Brooks, AB, T1R 1B2
Email: HR@newellmail. ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted.