Lookout Observer

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Job Title:

Lookout Observer
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Forestry and Parks

Location:

Various, AB
Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time Seasonal Wages
Hours of Work:
Up to 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary Seasonal Summer
Scope:
Wage Opportunity
Closing Date:
Open Until Suitable Candidate Found
Classification:
Lookout 1
Salary: $23.03 to $29.14 hourly

Alberta Wildfire inspires 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:

Lookout Observer position plays a crucial role in safeguarding forests against wildfires. Are you ready to be a vital part of the wildfire detection program by spotting forest fires? Do you have the physical and mental resilience to endure long hours in isolated conditions?

A Lookout Observer’s priority is to provide early detection and accurate reporting of potential forest fires. There are 104 active fire Lookouts located throughout Alberta’s Forest Areas.

Early Detection and Reporting

• Prioritize early detection and accurate reporting of potential forest fires within the lookout’s visible area.
• Continuously observe and report the progress and behavior of smoke or fire until fire control personnel arrive at the fire location.

Monitoring

• Maintain constant vigilance for smoke indicating wildfires.
• Communicate reports and check-ins by radio with the Forest Area office at scheduled times.
• Monitor authorized fires under permit and update the Fire Permit Register when new permits are received, and old permits expire.
• Record and report all unauthorized smoke, fires, observed lightning storms and lightning strikes by radio to the area.

Weather Reporting

• Check and record weather readings at least twice daily and report to the Forest Area Headquarters, and during an ongoing fire.

Communication and Maintenance

• Maintain a station log of all radio transmissions.
• Actively communicate between fire camps, field staff, aircraft, etc., as required.
• Perform routine maintenance work on the Lookout buildings, equipment and to the site itself.
• Maintain the buildings and facilities in a neat, clean, and orderly manner at all times.

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:  .

• Agility: You will have the ability to anticipate, evaluate, and swiftly adapt to shifting priorities, maintain resilience during uncertain times, and excel in a dynamic work environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You will work within your team to foster effective collaboration, enabling individuals to work together productively to achieve shared objectives, respecting others’ input and expertise and to be willing to learn from others by encouraging open and honest communication.
• Systems Thinking: Systems thinking helps us consider the wider consequences of our actions and how the tasks we perform within the Alberta Public Service (APS) affect the outcomes of operations.
• Creative Problem Solving: You will have the ability to evaluate options and consequences in novel ways to develop innovative solutions and achieve desired outcomes to share with others.
• Drive for Results: You must have the ability to prioritize work and proactively seek advice or guidance when needed or deal with emergent situations.
• Develop Self and Others: You will have the ability to take self‑initiative to stay current on job skills, approaches, and technologies needed for your role in your job by participating in developmental activities, and contribute to team.

Minimum Requirements:

Some high school education. Physically able to perform the work associated with lookout operations.

Directly related experience or education may be considered on the basis of:

• one year of experience for one year of education
• one year of education for one year…