Are you a proven leader with a passion for environmental stewardship and wildfire mitigation? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated Wildfire Fuel Crew Leader to head our Restoration and Ecology Team's crucial fieldwork.

Step into a hands-on leadership role where you will directly supervise a labourer crew, champion safety and operational success, and make a significant impact on our city's open spaces and wildfire resilience. If you are ready to combine your technical expertise with strong people management skills, this is your opportunity to lead from the front!

What will you do?

• Directly supervis e and provide hands-on leadership to the labourer crew, including daily instruction, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Champion field safety by ensuring all staff work safely, overseeing compliance with City Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Envisio policies, and leading safety talks
• Coordinate and participate in work planning, scheduling of labour, equipment, and materials daily, and determine field work locations
• Manage staff time tracking, approve time sheets and task cards, and handle emergent time-off requests
• Coordinate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Assessment and Controls (HAACs), conduct audits for program success, and inspect field work for quality control
• Staff Development tasks such as staff recruitment, training, program initiation, and providing general guidance and support
• Organize fleet and equipment daily and maintain a standard inventory of necessary supplies/materials.
• Effectively and professionally communicate information and needs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of the budget and make recommendations to leadership regarding costs
• Supervise jobsite activities and respond to unforeseen changes (weather, injury, equipment issues), alerting section leadership to emergent situations
• Other related duties a s required

Qualifications:

• Two year technical diploma in a related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience overseeing crews, in arboriculture, wildfire, or open space management
• First Aid Certification
• Leadership training
• Wildfire management/prescribed burn mitigation training

Skills required for success:

• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and effectively supervise the daily activities of a large workforce, including work planning, prioritization, performance monitoring, and attendance management
• Extensive knowledge of OH&S legislation, Enviso, and WHMIS, with the ability to implement and ensure compliance with all City policies and safety procedures
• Extensive knowledge of best practices, standard methods, materials, tools, equipment, and Wildland Urban Interface fuel load reduction principles
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions
• Ability to represent the City of Edmonton in a professional, honest, and respectful manner
• Skilled in the operation of vehicles and associated equipment, including the use and demonstration of proper lifting techniques and safety procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to utilize software for the completion of reports and records
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Ability to operate various types of equipment
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 10 months Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $40.264 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: AW/JR

SEASONAL123

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation