Athabasca County aspires to be the region’s employer of choice, attracting talented and skilled staff. If you’re seeking a workplace that offers the following, we invite you to join our team:
- Fosters a culture of fairness and mutual respect,
- Provides competitive wages,
- Invests in training and development to support your success,
- Promotes a positive attitude toward work-life balance, and
- Recognizes your contributions, values your skills, and maintains a COR-certified Health & Safety program.
Located in the heart of Alberta, our region is known for its beautiful scenery and many outdoor activities. The surrounding forests and the Athabasca River offer a great setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Highways 2, 55, 63, and 813 link Athabasca County with Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Slave Lake, and the Wabasca-Demarais area. The County is home to just over 11,000 people, including those in the historic Town of Athabasca, the Village of Boyle, eight summer villages, and 11 nearby hamlets.
Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a variety of local events and festivals celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant rural lifestyle.
Reporting to the Manager of Protective Services, the Regional FireSmart Coordinator is responsible for planning,
implementing, and evaluating FireSmart initiatives within the partner communities (Athabasca County, Town of
Athabasca, and Village of Boyle) to reduce wildfire risk and promote wildfire resiliency. This position works
collaboratively with local governments, community groups, fire departments, landowners, and various stakeholders
to build awareness, support education, and deliver community-based wildfire mitigation projects in alignment with
FireSmart Canada’s principles and guidelines and Alberta Community Wildfire Risk Management Cycle.
This is a full time, term position from April 2026 to December 2027.