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.

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.