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Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Location:
This is an Alberta-based position, in-office or hybrid within the Edmontonor Calgary area. Company:
Silvacom Ltd.
The Role:
You will play a key role in solving complex environmental and land management challenges across Canada. Working within our Energy & Environment team, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects for clients in the municipal, forestry, oil and gas, utility, government, and broader resource sectors.
This position combines both field and office responsibilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of wildfire mitigationactivitieswhile supportingotherenvironmentalprojects. The role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working outdoors, collaborating with clients and project teams, and applying technical skills to solve real-world environmental challenges.
- Support the development and implementation of wildfire mitigation strategies and treatment plans
- Support wildfire risk and fuel hazard assessments, including interpretation of vegetation, fuel types, stand structure, fuel continuity, and treatment opportunities to inform mitigation planning
- Contribute to wildfire analysis and treatment prescription development for initiatives such as thinning, pruning, mowing, species conversion, dead and down woody debris reduction, and other mechanical fuel treatments
- Conduct field assessments and collect environmental, vegetation, and geospatial data
- Assist with habitat restoration planning, implementation, and monitoring programs
- Support field operations, contractors, and project logistics
- Analyze environmental and spatial data to support project decision-making
- Prepare technical reports, maps, presentations, and regulatory documentation
- Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deliverables
- Support client engagement and stakeholder communications
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge development within the team
- Demonstrated interest in wildfire mitigation and fuels management, with a desire to build technicalexpertisein applied wildfire planning and implementation
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely in remote field environments and varying weather conditions
- Experience conducting fieldwork related to wildfire management, forestry, environmental monitoring, restoration, or natural resource projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated witha strong desireto learn and grow…
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