Wildfire Specialist

**Wildfire Specialist**

**Location**:Negotiable for any CCI Canada office location including Calgary, Edmonton, Kimberley, Prince George or Fort Nelson.

**Salary**:$45 - $65 per hour

**Wildfire Specialist Job Highlights**:
CCI has become a leader in development of wildfire prevention, management, and FireSmart projects for municipalities, industrial clients, and Indigenous communities in western Canada. You will be an integral part of helping communities, individuals, and companies build a safer future by managing wildfire risk to be healthy and resilient.

As a FireSmart specialist, you will take the lead in planning and implementation of a wide range of wildfire prevention projects for a diverse client base. You will also play a significant role in the forestry group’s safety program. As an experienced developer of wildfire prevention, management, and FireSmart projects, you will be responsible for the training of CCI staff, Indigenous and Municipal clients to complete planning and mitigation work. Job responsibilities include:

- Development of Community Wildfire Prevention or Community FieSmart Plans in BC and Alberta
- Development of Industrial Wildfire Prevention and FireSmart Plans in BC and Alberta
- Development of emergency response protocols, including exercises, drills, and training
- Organization, development and execution of training opportunities
- Development and implementation of vegetation management projects
- Field crew and contractor supervision
- Proposal development and cost estimates
- Project management
- Contractor supervision

The Wildfire Specialist will report to the Program Manager, this position requires a self-motivated, safety conscious individual who takes great pride in their work. You will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of environmental professionals and grow your career in project management and business development.
- CCI has an industry competitive, extended health and benefits plan.
- CCI supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues.
- This position will require both office and fieldwork, and travel is to be expected.
- CCI pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem, while away from home.

**Qualifications**:

- 5 years of experience developing and leading wildfire prevention, management, or FireSmart plans
- Proven experience working with Municipalities and / or Indigenous communities.
- Able and experienced in work outdoors, hiking and ATV operation.
- Environmental education with ability to register with the AAFMP and BCFP.
- Willingness to work in various locations throughout Alberta and BC for shifts of up to 3 weeks.
- Valid Alberta or BC Drivers License.

**Other Assets (Skills and Training)**:

- Knowledge of Esri-based field and office products.
- A combination of wildfire or emergency response training.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Ability and certifications to teach fire response courses and / or safety courses.
- Experience developing Wildfire Threat Assessments with Prometheus and other models.
- Technical writing.
- Safety training courses required to work in the field in Alberta and BC.

**About CCI**:
**CCI Inc.** has established itself as the “go-to” company of highly qualified and experienced pipeline and environmental specialists working together as a team to bring an integrated and complementary approach to each project.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary**: $45.00-$65.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- How many years experience do you have developing and leading wildfire prevention or FireSmart plans
- Do you have experience working with Municipalities and / or Indigenous communities
- Do you have Environmental education with ability to register with the AAFMP and BCFP.
- Are you willing to work in various locations throughout Alberta and BC for shifts of up to 3 weeks.

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta or BC Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person