Each season we hire 14 to 18 leaders from various backgrounds who are qualified and enthusiastic. Please join us in welcoming our 2025 leaders!
Rocky Mountain House
| Leader - Rachel (She/Her) | Sub-Leader - Caleb (He/Him) | Leader-in-training: Trice |
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Rachel: Hello! My name is Rachel, I am the Crew Lead for Rocky this year! This is my first time with the JFR program. I am from Thunder Bay, Ontario and have an undergrad in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. I am starting my Bachelor of Education this coming fall. I am an active member and volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada and have been since I has 5, a big passion of mine. I have worked many jobs including; lifeguarding, outdoor field/canoe instructing and tree planting. I love canoeing, swimming and chatting about outdoor gear. I also love travelling and in the past year spent 4.5 months backpacking in Asia. I am excited to spend my summer in the Rockies and learning about Alberta Wildfire.
Caleb: Hey! My name is Caleb, and I am your Crew Sub Leader for Rocky this year. I am in my last year of my environmental studies degree and hope to pursue a career as a conservation officer. I love a good cup of coffee and occasionally study philosophy. This is my first year with the JFR program, and I am looking forward to meeting all of you! In my free time, you can catch me hiking, journalling, fishing, or horseback riding. I am passionate about the outdoors and love learning new skills and hobbies. I also enjoy working on small projects (most recently, I made steel roses). I love to chat, so if you have any questions or just want to talk, my door is always open. I am looking forward to learning and growing alongside you this summer.
High Level
| Leader - Tristan (He/Him) | Sub-Leader - Paige (She/Her) | Leader-in-training: Oliver |
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Tristan (right): Hi there, my name is Tristan, and I’ll be your Crew Leader for this summer! A little bit about me is that I grew up on Northern Vancouver Island (Port McNeill), and currently I attend university for Resource and Environmental Management at SFU. Growing up, I played competitive hockey and skiing, but really ended up doing almost anything that had me going outside. When I’m not working, I can usually be found playing golf or fishing, so if you’re into that, I’d recommend bringing some tackle up here. This is my first time being this far north in Alberta, so I’m looking forward to spending weeks and time off exploring the surrounding areas and making the most of the summer. I can’t wait to meet you all at member training and get this summer started, We have lots of fun projects planned!
Paige (left): Hi there, my name is Paige, and I’ll be your sub-leader for this summer. I’m currently going to school for Forest Resource Management at UBC. I’ve been studying forestry for 2 years, and I am looking forward to sharing some of my experiences with you. Some of my interests are car racing, photography and currently I’m learning how to play the guitar. I love the outdoors, and I am excited to explore and get to know part of the Boreal Forest this summer. Wildfire is another big interest of mine, and I’m hoping to get lots of hands-on experience with the crew. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Lac La Biche
| Leader - Amy (She/Her) | Sub-Leader - Stella (She/Her) | Leader-in-training: Sharnie |
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Amy: Hey! My name is Amy and I’m super excited to be the Crew Leader for Lac La Biche this summer! I’m originally from Victoria, studied psychology and French at the University of Calgary and then went on to UBC Vancouver to get my K-12 teaching certification. For the past two years I've been teaching and working with youth in Fernie, BC. I’m all about that work hard, play hard mindset whether it’s hiking, skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, camping, or just getting my hands dirty out in the bush. Also, I love animals, especially dogs, and a tasty cup of coffee in the morning. When I’m not out in nature, I’m soaking up sunrays on the beach, vibing to some tunes or catching up on a good podcast. I’m pumped to be spending this summer learning new skills, having fun, and making unforgettable memories with my crew!
Stella: I’m a highly motivated and physically active individual from Mississauga, Ontario, with a strong passion for hands-on, service-driven careers. I completed my education in Pre-Service Firefighting Education and Training, where I gained experience in fire suppression, search and rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency medical response.
Though I'm now pivoting to become a licensed Electrician, I'm excited about the new opportunities this path will bring, including working with my hands, learning new systems, and being part of building and maintaining essential infrastructure.
I’ve been playing hockey since I was 4 years old, primarily as a left wing. In addition to hockey, I also enjoy snowboarding as one of my favorite winter sports.
In addition to the winter sports, I also play volleyball, flag football, ultimate frisbee, and dodgeball. Staying active and being part of a team helps me maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
When I’m not on the field or in the classroom, I try to get up to my family’s cottage near Lake Huron as often as I can. It’s where I’ve made some of my best memories, spending time with family and friends, enjoying nature, and recharging during the summer months.
Calgary
| Leader - Kelsey (She/Her) | Sub-Leader - Emilie (She/Her) | Leader-in-training: Bronwyn (She/Her) |
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Kelsey: Hello hello! My name is Kelsey, and I will be your JFR leader for the Calgary Forest Area! This is my second season as a JFR leader – last year I was the leader of an all-female crew in Rocky Mt. House. To share a little bit about myself: I have a Bachelor of General Science degree focused on chemistry, math and psychology from the University of Lethbridge. Last fall I went back to school and now currently working on my Bachelor of Nursing. In my free time I enjoy summer and winter camping in my hammock, playing spike ball, reading fiction, and learning to fly fish. My favourite part about being a leader is getting to know each crew member, everyone brings unique knowledge and interests to the team, and I love having the opportunity to learn from them. I am really looking forward to another excellent season of awesome projects! See you in July! :)
Emilie: Hi, I'm Emilie, the JFR Sub-Leader for the Calgary crew this year! This is my first year with the JFR program, and I'm really excited to be able to work for Alberta Wildfire and to see what the summer has in store. I recently completed my Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Calgary, and I'll be starting my Master’s in Immunology there in the fall. In my free time, I love climbing, hiking, backpacking, camping; basically anything that gets me outdoors. I also love to spend a lot of time volunteering, and I am the Executive Director of the Student Medical Response Team at the University of Calgary. Although I am from Calgary, I haven’t spent much time in the Crowsnest Pass, so I'm looking forward to exploring and learning about a new part of the Calgary Forest Area. I cannot wait to meet you all and to build long-lasting memories this summer!
Bronwyn: Hello! My name is Bronwyn and I am the leader in training for the Calgary JFR crew this summer! This is my first summer with JFR, and I am super excited to see what we get up to as a group this season. I am currently in my second year studying at the University of Alberta to complete my Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Sciences, and I am majoring in Land Reclamation. I fell in love with plant identification as part of my courses at the UofA, and now I look for new plants everywhere I go! The mountains are my happy place, and I am always on the lookout for new hikes. I also love to spend time with my friends and family as much as possible. I look forward to meeting everyone and making lots of great memories to remember forever 😊.
High Prairie
| Leader - Tim (He/Him) | Sub-Leader - Corbin (He/Him) | Leader-in-training: Keenan (He/Him) |
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Tim: My name is Tim, and I am the High Prairie JFR Crew Leader this year. It's my second season working for the JFR program from the Alberta Ministry of Forestry & Parks, and I look forward to meeting you all this July at member training. I finished my Bachelor of Science in Biology in May 2023 and since than have been working in parks & trails across the world. I enjoy backcountry camping, lifting, hiking, whittling, and travelling. I've lived in Ontario, Alberta, Germany, New Zealand, and Texas, and can speak Greek and German.
Corbin: Hello, I am the Sub-Leader in High Prairie for the 2025 JFR season! I am a 3rd year student at Lethbridge Polytechnic (recently changed from Lethbridge College) in their Conservation Enforcement program. I have my diploma in Natural Resource Compliance which carries into the Conservation Enforcement degree. I have learned many valuable skills through my education in Lethbridge that I am excited to implement during our work season. I have lots of previous work experience that will not fit on here. However, within the last 2 summers I have done park maintenance for Alberta Parks at Aspen Beach Provincial Park and worked as a Patrol Officer for the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service in Saint Malo Provincial Park. In my downtime I enjoy sitting around a fire with friends, I have played guitar for 11 years, fish a lot, play videogames time to time, enjoy weightlifting, and am wanting to get into hunting.
Keenan: Hello my name is Keenan, and I am the Leader in training (LIT) this year. This is my second year working with the Junior Forest Rangers and I can't wait for the summer to start. I have been in Air Cadets for 6 years and am one of the leaders in our squadron. I play any sport that my school offers. I enjoy, Hiking, camping, woodworking, sports and flying. In the future I want to be flying the CL-415 water bomber. I am looking forward to the summer and meeting you all.
Grande Prairie
| Leader - Emileigh (She/Her) | Sub-Leader - Anna (She/Her) | Leader-in-training: Frankie |
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Emileigh: This is my second year being a JFR leader and I am so stoked to be back! I love everything to do with wildlife, animals, and wildfire! I’m currently finishing up my undergrad in neurobiology at UVic and I hope to become a wildlife veterinarian! So, I’m always happy to chat anything and everything about animals and biology! I’m also part of the UVic sailing team and love getting out on the water! In my free time I love to climb, hike, sail, camp, run, read, go on little adventures, and check out local farmers markets. I’m looking forward to creating a strong team and getting out on as many adventures as I can to make this summer unforgettable! I can’t wait to meet you all and I’ll see you in July!
Anna: Hi everyone, I’m Anna! This is my first year in the JFR program and I’m super excited to be here. A bit about me: I’m originally from Ontario, I’m studying Conservation in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, and I love running and being active outdoors. This summer I’m especially looking forward to our wildlife and wildfire related projects. My favourite hobby is watching tv (sue me), along with reading, working out, hiking, and hanging out with my cat. Looking forward to an awesome summer 😊
Whitecourt
| Leader - Evan (He/Him) | Sub-Leader - Cornelius (He/Him) | Leader-in-training: Sean |
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Evan: Hey Crew, my name is Evan. I will be your crew leader this summer. I am currently a college student, and I will be going into my 4th year at Red Deer Polytechnic for my Bachelor of Education (Becoming a teacher). I also am a goalie for the hockey team there and we have won 3 straight championships. So, I love being active and working hard. Some hobbies of mine outside of hockey is working out, I like playing video games and watching movies (Horror is my favourite). I am also a returning leader as I was the sub leader for the Edson Forest area crew last summer and I am super excited to be your leader this year.
What I am looking forward to this summer is learning even more about our forests and some of the important roles that we play to keep our forests safe and healthy.
We have lots of great activities that we are planning for you, and I can not wait to get the summer started. See you all at member training!
Cornelius: Hey everyone! My name is Cornelius, but once we meet, feel free to call me Corny or Corn.
A little about me I’m pretty tall, and yes, I did play basketball for my university team for two years! I’m currently in my third year at MacEwan University, working toward my bachelor’s degree in history, with the goal of becoming a teacher.
When I’m not hitting the books, I love being outdoors. Hiking, camping, and fishing are always on my mind, and anything from sports to exploring nature is my idea of fun. I traveled to Japan last summer for two weeks so if you guys want to nerd out about traveling, anime and videogames, I would love to do that too.
This summer, I’m dedicated to getting us outside, working in the sun, and making sure you all have an educational experience but most importantly, a fun one!
Looking forward to an awesome summer with you all!
Curious about what we look for in our leader candidates? Read more about the role here!
Want to get involved? Our leader job postings open in early December and will be found on our applications page. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025 season. Thank you to everyone who showed interest!