Wildfire Communications Technician: Critical Response Tech

Avenue.io Inc.; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Forestry and Parks in Slave Lake is seeking a Wildfire Communication Technician to maintain and enhance critical radio, voice, and data systems across Alberta. You will support wildfire response, emergency management, and daily operations from remote sites, ensuring reliable communications for first responders and government staff.

The role requires a two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate and at least two years of experience in wireless tech, with expertise in SCADA,

Qualifications

• A two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field (e.g., Land Mobile Radio).
• Minimum of two years experience in wireless technology, telecommunications, instrumentation, or related technical environments.
• Experience with critical telecommunications infrastructure, telemetry networks, and electronic systems.
• Tower climbing and fall protection certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to wildfires and incidents by designing, deploying, operating, and maintaining radio, voice, and data systems.
• Perform operational testing, system measurements, and frequency management for reliability during incidents.
• Scale resources and infrastructure to support incidents of varying size and complexity.
• Manage preventative maintenance across telecommunications, dispatch, and public safety radio sites in Alberta.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, repairs, upgrades, and documentation to maintain network availability.
• Provide technical support and training to regional staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Wireless technology experience

Public safety communications

SCADA & telemetry systems

RF communications

Network & data systems

Education

Two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate

Job description

Ministry of Forestry and Parks in Slave Lake is seeking a Wildfire Communication Technician to maintain and enhance critical radio, voice, and data systems across Alberta. You will support wildfire response, emergency management, and daily operations from remote sites, ensuring reliable communications for first responders and government staff.

The role requires a two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate and at least two years of experience in wireless tech, with expertise in SCADA,