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Wildfire Meteorologist - Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)

Company Overview

The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre Inc. (CIFFC) is a federally incorporated not-for-profit corporation responsible for managing mutual aid, and information and resource sharing between federal, provincial, and territorial wildland fire agencies from coast to coast to coast.

Summary

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more complex, specialized fire-weather analysis and forecasting are becoming increasingly important for operational decision-making across Canada. CIFFC works closely with provincial agencies, meteorological services, and international partners to strengthen fire-weather capability and interoperability across jurisdictions.

The Wildfire Meteorologist contributes to a pilot initiative aimed at strengthening wildfire meteorological support for Atlantic Canada, developed in collaboration with CIFFC, SOPFEU, and the Atlantic provinces. The role will provide fire-weather analysis, operational briefings, and decision-support products to provincial wildfire agencies while helping assess how meteorological services can be more effectively integrated into operational wildfire management systems.

The Wildfire Meteorologist works closely with CIFFC, provincial wildfire agencies, meteorological services, and research partners to support wildfire preparedness, incident decision-making, and national coordination in Canada.

Candidates must be located in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated fire-weather analysis and operational briefings to support wildfire preparedness and response.
• Analyze meteorological and climatological data to support wildfire decision-making.
• Coordinate with provincial wildfire agencies, CIFFC, and meteorological partners to support situational awareness during periods of elevated fire risk.
• Contribute to the development and integration of fire-weather products and decision-support tools within operational wildfire management systems.
• Support collaboration between wildfire agencies and meteorological organizations to strengthen service delivery and interoperability.
• Contribute to performance measurement and evaluation of meteorological services supporting wildfire operations.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in meteorology or atmospheric science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a meteorologist.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is a strong asset.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and partners, particularly meteorological services, wildland fire management organizations, and research organizations.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets of natural phenomena.
• Knowledge of meteorology, climatology, and forecasting in Canada including data sources, approaches, and decision-support tools used.
• Experience preparing and delivering weather forecasts under tight timelines.
• Experience with modelling/simulation and numerical methods.
• Experience in knowledge exchange or transfer activities.
• Experience in wildland fire management and operations.
• Knowledge of experimental research theory and practice.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System.
• Knowledge of approaches to emergency management in Canada within the context of wildland fires and other natural hazards.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel for work approximately two times per year.

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Postdoctoral Position, Climate Modeling (freeze–thaw cycles in Canada) - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to study climate change impacts on soil freeze–thaw cycles in Canada. The project evaluates the performance of the CRCM5/CLASS and CLASSIC models under present and future climates. The position is based at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) in collaboration with Ouranos.

Key requirements:

• PhD in hydrology, climate science, cryosphere science, or related field
• Strong programming skills (Fortran, Python, C++)
• Good understanding of land surface processes in cold regions
• Demonstrated autonomy and ability to work collaboratively

Terms:

• Duration: 2 years
• Salary: $60,000 CAD/year
• Additional scholarships available for Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Financial support for conference travel

Application:
Send a single PDF (cover letter, CV, contact info for two referees) to christophe.kinnard@uqtr.ca
Deadline: May 30, 2026 (open until filled)

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