Wildfire Coordinator
On-site · Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Wildfire Coordinator sought to support and facilitate wildfire management projects across British Columbia and beyond. Responsibilities include planning, execution, and delivery of wildfire projects; developing Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs) and other risk reduction plans; coordinating prescribed and industrial burning operations with permit support; ensuring regulatory permitting compliance; organizing field teams and promoting a safety-first culture; providing basic technical support in wildfire behavior, fuel management, and fire ecology; coordinating communications with clients, community representatives, industrial partners, and government agencies; supporting quality control of project deliverables and process improvements; prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing project needs; experience with field and office settings and mentoring junior staff. Qualifications emphasize BC-based forestry credentials (RPF/RFT preferred), post-secondary forestry-related education, minimum 3 years’ wildfire/forestry experience, knowledge of BC regulatory permitting, strong communication and organization skills, basic GIS/wildfire modeling, and a valid BC driver’s license with willingness to travel. Benefits include comprehensive health/dental, disability coverage, RRSP matching, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and career advancement opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) in BC (preferred but not required)
- Post-secondary education in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field; diploma or degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in wildfire management, forestry, or a related field
- Experience supporting wildfire resiliency plans or risk assessments for communities or organizations
- Familiarity with prescribed/industrial burning operations and safe burn practices
- Understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting for wildfire or forestry operations in BC
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to coordinate multiple projects
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written); ability to work collaboratively and support team members
- Basic understanding of wildfire behavior, suppression tactics, fuel management, and forestry practices; GIS and wildfire modeling experience is an asset
- Comfortable working in remote and interface environments; commitment to safety
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (or equivalent); willingness to travel within BC and work outdoors; proficiency with standard computer software.
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