Wildfire Coordinator

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.

• 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

• 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.