Wildfire Information Officer

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 58602
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton, AB
Full or Part-Time: Temporary Wages
Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Seasonal Wages
Scope: Wage Opportunity
Closing Date: May 21, 2024

Classification: Program Services 1

**Salary**: $29.87 to $38.82 hourly

Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:

- 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
- 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, visit:
The Ministry of Forestry and Parks invests in the environmentally responsible growth of Alberta's wood products and forestry sector. We are committed to protecting Alberta's forests from wildfires and preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. For more information on the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, visit:
Alberta Forestry aims to inspire public confidence in wildfire and forest management, sustaining operations and preventative practices, and leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient communities. For more information, visit

**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you looking to progress your career in communications and public relations?

Reporting to the Information Unit Manager, the Wildfire Information Officer creates and manages social media content for Alberta Wildfire, providing assistance to both the provincial information unit and the ten forest areas, as required.

The main responsibility is to deliver urgent and essential information, education, and awareness to the general public and communities in Alberta.

You may also act as or assist provincial information officers and may travel to wildfire events and other incidents.

This role requires a solid understanding of Wildfire Management Branch (WMB) operations, wildfire prevention, FireSmart principles, and effective communication skills. It also involves knowledge of media operations, public relations, social media management, video shooting, and editing, as well as risk and crisis communications.

Utilizing your expertise in communications and digital content creation, you will inform communities, stakeholders, and the public about wildfire hazards, current and ongoing wildfire incidents, wildfire prevention tools and tactics, as well as assist in raising awareness of other relevant programs across the province.

This position performs all work in accordance with relevant government and ministry legislation, policies, and guidelines laid out by Communications and Public Engagement, as well as policies applicable to Forestry and Parks.

Wildfire Prevention and Operations:

- Assist in delivering wildfire prevention and operations information for Alberta.
- Develop wildfire prevention and operations communication materials for social media.
- Create video content for use online or by media.
- Promote awareness and understanding of wildfire prevention, detection, pre-suppression, and suppression activities through existing social media channels, and encourage and enhance community/public involvement.
- Provide emergency and crisis communications for Albertans.
- Act as a member of a provincial wildfire information team as required.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**About Your Competencies**:

- **Agility**: The capacity to anticipate, evaluate, and swiftly adapt to shifting priorities, maintain resilience during uncertain times, and excel in a dynamic work environment.
- **Building Collaborative Environments**: Take the lead in creating conditions and atmospheres that foster effective collaboration, enable individuals to work together productively to achieve shared objectives. Demonstrate respect for others’ input and expertise and is willing to learn from others by encouraging open and considerate discussion of issues.
- **Develop Networks**:Proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders and program partners.
- **Creative Problem Solving**:The ability to evaluate options and consequences in novel ways to develop innovative solutions and achieve desired outcomes.
- **Drive for Results**: Effectively sets goals to prioritize work, and proactively seeks advice or guidance when needed. Recognizes program objectives and ones’ own contributions through service delivery

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