Wildfire Coordinator
On-site · Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Wildfire Coordinator to support and facilitate wildfire management projects across British Columbia and beyond, including community wildfire planning, prescribed/industrial burning, and regulatory permitting. Will work with multi-disciplinary teams in field and office settings to reduce wildfire risk, support junior staff, and foster client relationships. 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 documentation and permit support; ensuring regulatory compliance and permitting; organizing schedules and resources for field teams; providing basic technical support in wildfire behavior, fuel management, and fire ecology; assisting with data collection, reports and presentations; supporting quality control of deliverables and process improvements; prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing project needs.
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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