Wildfire Technician (Seasonal)
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.
Job Information
The Wildfire Technician supports regional and territorial wildfire operations in the Northwest Territories, based in Fort Smith and reporting to the Manager of Forestry Operations. Working primarily from April to September, the position assists in the delivery of the wildfire program by coordinating, supervising, and training seasonal and contract fire crews during pre-suppression and suppression activities.
The role includes serving as an Incident Commander on Type 3 wildfire incidents and as a Division Supervisor on larger Type 2 incidents, making critical strategic and tactical decisions related to fire response. The Wildfire Technician conducts fire analysis, fire growth assessments, and contributes to Fire Response Plans and Wildfire Situation Analysis. The position also implements prescribed burns and ignition operations.
Key Requirements
- Maintains assigned seasonal fire crews and contract personnel in a high state of preparedness during pre-suppression periods for the purpose of initial action on fire events.
- Coordinates and supervises assigned seasonal fire crews and contract personnel while they are engaged in fire response activities.
- Initiates and completes operational reports and records.
- Coordinates and supervises assigned seasonal wildfire crews engaged in pre- suppression and maintenance activities.
- Assists the Regional Duty Officer
Key Qualifications
- A high school diploma and minimum five fire seasons, with progressively increasing responsibility in fire operations and two seasons experience in supervision.
- Possess an unrestricted class 5 driver's license
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8029
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Shift Work
This position involves a Rotating/Irregular Shift Schedule which may change due to operational requirements.
Seasonal Position
This job opening is for a seasonal position from approximately April to September each year.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27456
Closing Date: February 6, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $98,592 - $117,748.) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $3.49 per hour.
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