Wildfire Communication Technician

Slave Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$65,673–$86,011 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 37 hours per week

Job summary

Job details

The Communications Technician maintains and operates critical telecommunications infrastructure, including radio, voice, and data systems, to support wildfire response and public safety. They perform preventative maintenance, site inspections, and emergency repairs on towers, telemetry networks, and electronic systems across Alberta. Candidates must possess a two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field, along with at least two years of experience in telecommunications or wireless technology. Proficiency in maintaining critical infrastructure and the ability to obtain federal security clearance are required.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a two-year technical diploma or journeyman certificate in a related field, along with at least two years of experience in telecommunications or wireless technology. Proficiency in maintaining critical infrastructure and the ability to obtain federal security clearance are required.