Job Information
Job Title: Senior Training Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 80073
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Hinton Training Centre
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent (2 Positions)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 17, 2026
Classification: Natural resource 8
Salary: $3,073.37 – $3,969.47 biweekly (80,214 to 103,603/ yearly)
As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, we are responsible for growing Alberta’s environmentally responsible wood products and forestry sector. We protect Alberta’s forests from wildfire and preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manage public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.
We work to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks.
Hinton Training Centre
The Hinton Training Centre (HTC) provides wildfire training for Alberta Forestry Division workers. Additionally, HTC provides forestry training, such as scaling, for our workers and others across the forest industry.
Operated by the Alberta government, HTC has developed and delivered professional technical training programs in wildfire and forest management since 1960. HTC campus spans 14 hectares, consisting of an academic building, 2 residences, a fitness room, gymnasium, rappel tower, wildfire lookout tower, service garage, archive, and self-guided museum.
For more information about the Wildfire Management Branch: http://wildfire.alberta.ca/.
Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and practical expertise with the intent of leading the next generation of wildfire and forestry professionals by designing advanced, field-ready training that strengthens safety, competence, resilience, and operational excellence? If so, we want you to join our team as a Senior Training Specialist.
Reporting to the Director of the HTC, you will provide leadership and subject matter expertise in adult education, administering training programs that directly influence staff knowledge, skills, safety, and operational effectiveness. You will have the autonomy to design, develop, and deliver training programs, evaluate their effectiveness, and mentor staff across multiple positions.
Shared Responsibilities
Position-Specific Responsibilities
Forestry-Focused Senior Training Specialist:
Wildfire-Focused Senior Training Specialist:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Minimum Requirement:
A related degree plus 4 years related experience.
Equivalency: A related two-year diploma plus 6 years’ related experience. Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.
Forestry-Focused Position:
Wildfire-Focused Position:
Assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
These are permanent, full-time positions with standard weekly hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, including evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.
The ability to travel within the Forest Area, throughout the province and other countries is required.
Candidates from this competition may be considered for future similar or lower classification level within the ministry.
Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.
Application Information:
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca.
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.