Wildland Urban Interface

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 70961
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
**Location: Across Alberta** - Northwest, Northeast, North Central, Central, South, South Central
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
**Closing Date**: May 16, 2025
Classification: Stds Safety and Compliance 5 (047STA)

**Salary**: $3,182.39 to $3,967.10 bi-weekly ($83,060 - $103,699 annually)

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Operations and Training, the WUI Officer works closely with the Forest Operations Branch (FOB) and is responsible for the direct support and guidance to municipal and private fire services in all matters related to WUI operations, preparedness, training, and the provincial WUI program. Serving as the primary liaison between the AEMA, the FOB and WUI program partners, including but not limited to municipal fire departments, First Nation communities, Metis Settlements, private contractors, and industry -the WUI Officer ensures seamless coordination and integration of WUI operations at the provincial level.

**Responsibilities include**:

- **Preparedness and Program Development -** Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WUI capabilities across Alberta, ensuring alignment with provincial policies, codes, and standards
- **Communities Pre-Activities -** Support the evaluation and enhancement of local emergency plans, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and provincial best practices.
- **Activation, Incident Response, and Deployment -**Support province-wide resource availability tracking for WUI incidents and ensure readiness of structural fire resources for deployment
- **Hazard Mitigation -**Provide expert recommendations on modifications to provincial codes and standards to address evolving WUI challenges
- **Communities Post-activities -** Support the collection and evaluation activities to assess response as part of post incident assessments. (Added)
- **Public Education and Community Engagement -** Collaborate with FireSmart Alberta in the design and implement comprehensive public education programs focused on reducing WUI-related hazards

**Please**

**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.

**Systems Thinking**: Integrates broader context into planning. Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends. Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions. Supports organization vision and goals through strategy. Addresses behaviours that challenge progress.

**Creative Problem Solving**: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems. Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas. Brings the right people together to solve issues. Identifies new solutions for the organization.

**Develop Networks**: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.

**Build Collaborative Environments**: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes. Involves stakeholders and shares resources. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others. Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

**Develop Networks**: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Qualifications**:
**Required**: University degree in Em