Crew Member

Who We Are

Based on the values of "Safety, People, Mission", Wildfire Defence Systems Canada Inc. WDS Canada) , 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 Crew Memberserves on an engine crew, hand crew, or tender, performing fire intervention techniques and fuels management duties in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) environment. The Crew Member does not have supervisory responsibilities and is supervised by the Taskforce Leader or one of the Single Resource Bosses (CRWB/ENGB). The Crew Member works in the Operations Section.

Required Qualifications

• NFPA 1010 (or previous NFPA Structural Firefighter Standard) level 1 and/or NFPA 1140 (or previous NFPA Wildland Fire Fighter Standard) Level 1 and/or NWCG FF type 2 and/or CIFFC S-100 and S-185 or other Provincial Certification for Wildland Firefighter crew member.
• Documented completion of CIFFC WFX-FIT Test prior to start date.
• Employees must be 21 years of age or older if eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical and receive a Medical Examiners Certificate (for working in the United States)
• Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence or Provincial equivalent
• Alberta Air Brake Q endorsement or Provincial equivalent
• Must have a valid passport and be willing and able to work in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• ICS Canada 100 Preferred
• Alberta Class 1 or 3 Driver's Licence or Provincial equivalent preferred
• Qualification as a Structure Protection Member (STPM) as identified in the Alberta Structure Protection Operational Guidelines

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 Centre 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 V Driver's Licence 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.

Wildfire Defence Systems Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by The Canadian Human Rights Act, federal, provincial, or local laws. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting -

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $40.77-$53.04 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leduc, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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 March 23, 2026?

Experience:

• Wildland Firefighting : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver's Licence (required)
• Current Passport (required)
• Air Brake Endorsement (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person