Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Location:

This is an Alberta-based position, in-office or hybrid within the Edmonton or Calgary area.

Silvacom Ltd.

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 mitigation activities while supporting other environmental projects.

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 technical expertise in 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 with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced consulting environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent) would be considered an asset
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, R, or Excel would be considered an asset
• Project coordination or project management experience would be considered an asset

• Experience developing, analysing or implementing wildfire mitigation treatments
• Experience with wildfire hazard, risk, or behaviour analysis, including fuel typing, treatment prioritisation, or development/implementation of fuel treatment prescriptions
• Forestry field experience
• Experience operating ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, or other off‑road equipment
• Valid First Aid certification

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in forestry, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, environmental planning, agriculture, geography, GIS, or a related discipline
• Graduate degree considered an asset but not…