Wildfire Coordinator
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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Wildfire Coordinator to support and facilitate wildfire management projects throughout British Columbia and beyond. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in wildfire operations and planning, including community wildfire planning, prescribed/industrial burning, and regulatory permitting. The Wildfire Coordinator will work with multi-disciplinary teams in both field and office settings, helping communities and industries reduce wildfire risk while supporting junior staff and fostering client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planning, execution, and delivery of wildfire projects, tracking tasks and milestones
- Assist in developing and implementing Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs) and other risk reduction plans
- Help coordinate prescribed and industrial burning operations, including documentation and permit support
- Facilitate compliance with provincial regulations and permitting processes; maintain records and assist with reporting
- Organize schedules, resources, and communications for field teams; promote a safety-first culture
- Provide basic technical support in wildfire behavior, fuel management, and fire ecology; assist with field assessments and data collection
- Coordinate communications with clients, community representatives, industrial partners, and government agencies; help prepare reports and presentations
- Support review and quality control of project deliverables; help implement process improvements