Task Force Leader

**FLSA Status**: Non-Exempt

**Reports To**: Battalion Supervisor

**Location**: Leduc, Alberta

**Who We Are**

Based on the values of “People, Safety, Mission”, Wildfire Defence Systems Canada Inc. (WDSC), carries on the proud history and tradition of Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. (WDS). Together, these companies comprise the Wildfire Defense Response Network, covering British Columbia and Alberta, along with twenty-two US states, making it North America’s leader in delivering Qualified Insurance Resource (QIR) wildfire loss intervention services on behalf of our insurance industry clients. Started in 2001 to fulfill initial-attack assignments for the US Forest Service, WDS added professional services support in 2005 and launched comprehensive wildfire loss-prevention programs for insurers in 2008.

**What We Do**

Providing monitoring and response services to the insurance industry at wildfire agency-level scale, WDS monitors wildfire threats to client properties and dispatches wildland firefighter trained and equipped field personnel to those properties across its expansive service area using the largest insurance service ground fleet of wildfire resources in the world. WDS’ mix of professional management and field operation expertise allows us to perform projects and assignments ranging from wildfire loss intervention monitoring and response to design and implementation of comprehensive wildfire risk mitigation programs.

**Position**

The Wildland Task Force Leader (Canada)provides fire line supervision for a group (usually not more than 5 apparatus) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and dedicated service. The Wildland Firefighter TFLD supervises resources boss/leaders assigned to the task force which may consist of engines, tenders, and squads. The TFLD works in the Operations Section.

**Required Qualifications**
- Preferred qualification as a Structure Protection Member (STPM) identified in the Alberta Structure Protection Operational Guidelines
- Certified WUI Crew Boss
- ICS Canada I-300
- S290 Principals of Fire Behaviour
- ICS Canada Task Force Strike Team Leader Certification
- Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A)
- Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130) or CIFFC S100A
- Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (Complete a 3-mile walk wearing a 45-pound pack in less than 45 minutes) or CIFFC WFX-FIT Test
- Employees must be 21 years of age or older if eligible to work in Canada.
- Current class 3 driver’s license with acceptable driving record and endorsements

**What WDS Provides to Field Employees**
- Career Full Time Seasonal Positions
- Ability to Maintain and Advance Qualifications and Train to NWCG Standards
- Experience and Qualifications can Transfer to Future Career Positions
- Daily Diversity of Tasks
- Work Center Based Locations when not deployed on fire assignments or on-call assignments
- Career Advancement
- Competitive Wages
- Overtime Opportunities

**What Benefits are Provided to Eligible Firefighters**
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- 9-Paid Company Holidays
- Under Canadian regulations, commercial motor vehicle drivers operating across provincial or international borders must meet the licensing requirements set forth by their respective province or territory. While the general minimum age for commercial driving within Canada is 18, applicants for this position must be at least 21 years of age to be considered for extra-provincial or international operations, in alignment with industry standards and safety regulations. Employees need to have or be able to obtain a Class IV Drivers License and an Air Brake Endorsement. The class of license will be required to drive vehicles of our size and the air brake endorsement will be required for out tenders/type 4 engines with air brakes._

Pay: $56.96-$74.08 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leduc, AB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in Canada?
- Are you now or will you be 21 years of age by July 7, 2025?

**Experience**:

- wildfire: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 3 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-01