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
- Assist in prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and adapting to changing project needs
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.
Benefits
- Industry competitive, extended health and benefits plan & the Company pays 100% of Medical and Dental premiums for employees.
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays
- Vacation accrual
- Sick time
- RRSP Matching
- Opportunities to advance your career within CCI’s Group of Companies.
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