Wildland Fire Training Director

4 weeks ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
Wildland Fire Training Initiative Overview

Thompson Rivers University is seeking a highly qualified Director to lead the Wildland Fire Training initiative. This role will be responsible for building the infrastructure of the training initiative, working closely with external and internal stakeholders to create a conducive environment for the development and delivery of world-class wildfire training.

The Director will have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of wildfire training, including strategic planning, financial oversight, and cultivating and maintaining partnerships to support community and on-campus delivery, funding proposals and program growth.

The Director will work in close collaboration with stakeholders across the university, including the Continuing Education Office, the Vice-President Research, the Provost's Office, Facilities, the Registrar's Office, Open Learning, and University Relations.

  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the short- and long-term success of the training initiative.
  • Develop and manage funding applications to provincial, national, and international organizations for core operational funds.
  • Provide administrative leadership to all aspects of the training initiative.
  • Develop and maintain collaborations and structural links among TRU and BCWS.
  • Work closely with TRU Wildfire Research, Innovation, and Education leadership to ensure smooth and coordinated activities and efforts across the full TRU Wildfire initiative.
  • Develop and maintain communications and relationships internally and externally, including TRU community and government departments, industry, professional associations, not-for-profit, and other organizations.
  • Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, Indigenous research partners and communities, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of TRU Wildfire training academy.
  • Assist in ensuring TRU Wildfire training academy and related initiatives are financially strong, including through work with Advancement and granting agencies.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, attend national and international meetings, and develop supporting tool kits and administrative systems as necessary.
  • Oversee planning and development of national and international meetings by preparation of presentation materials as necessary and meeting organization activities with support.
  • Provide leadership to ensure efficient and effective operations and knowledge translation and mobilization programs.
  • Responsible for ensuring efficient operations of TRU Wildfire training including core operating funds, budget development, expenditure management, acquisition of resources, capital, space, human resources, and reporting.
  • Draft policies and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes as appropriate.
  • Support recruitment and retention efforts related to students in wildfire training programs.
  • Support committees as necessary.
  • Supervise employees as appropriate.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Master's degree with relevant experience; Bachelor's degree with significant content and/or other related experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

  • Content knowledge or lived experience is a strong asset.
  • Experience with diverse populations, especially related to Indigenous and equity-deserving groups.
  • Significant experience developing and delivering training programs.
  • Experience working with and collaborating with contract and other instructional members.
  • Experience communicating with multiple stakeholders and using multiple methods.
  • Experience with post-secondary systems and collegial governance is a strong asset.
  • Experience working with government and/or other external agencies.
  • Experience supporting and/or leading high-level strategic initiatives.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to develop, interpret, and apply complex policies and procedures.
  • Ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing skills.
  • Extensive background in project management.
  • Demonstrated skills in budgeting and finance.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • A high level of discretion and professionalism, including the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while exercising considerable initiative.
  • Advanced computer literacy, including word processing, budget spreadsheets, database, PowerPoint presentations.
  • Ability to deal with confidential issues relating to instructors, communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

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