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Operations Manager, Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program - UBC Okanagan Campus

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing this national-scale training program in coordination with the Director, Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais, and the Prescribed Fire Program Manager (Prescribed Fire Manager). This position will develop comprehensive policies and procedures related to Program administration and delivery. They will be responsible for developing administrative and human resource structures for a team of nine staff, and provide direct supervision for a Communications Coordinator. This position will act as an advisor to the Director and provide additional oversight for the Research and Extension team in support of the Prescribed Fire Manager. The Operations Manager and the Prescribed Fire Manager will work collaboratively to develop and implement the core infrastructure of the Program and ensure Program success.

This position will be responsible for the management of the Program at UBCO which will include liaising with other university units and granting agencies, coordinating contracts with provincial and federal governments, management of Program learners (intake, tracking, and online curriculum), finance and financial planning, procurement, human resources, developing administrative policies and systems, project proposals, and fulfilling reporting requirements for the Program.

This position will also work with the Director and the Prescribed Fire Manager on integration of the Program in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EESC), which will be the academic home of the Program at UBCO.

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Prescribed Fire Manager, Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program - UBC Okanagan Campus

This position will be responsible for helping lead the development and implementation of the core infrastructure of the Program in coordination with the Director, Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais and the Operations Manager. The Prescribed Fire Manager will develop a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and support systems for the in-person field component of the Program and work with the Operations Manager to align these with university policies and procedures for the success of the Program. With support from the Operations Manager, they will be responsible for the hiring and supervision of three Regional Managers and six Research and Extension Coordinators to build and deliver the field components of the Program. This position will advise senior leadership on a national communication and engagement strategy, and provide oversight on the communications plan. They will be responsible for the successful delivery of the prescribed fire field Program including logistics for all prescribed fire operations and field training, and leadership for the Research and Extension Team outreach activities. They will liaise with the Operations Manager and Regional Leads to coordinate field instructors, training, and support with writing financial, progress, and activity reports.

This position will work collaboratively with the Operations Manager to oversee the Research and Extension Team and the integration of the Program in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EESC), which will be the academic home of the Program at UBCO.

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Research Analyst, Indigenous Led-Assessment - Firelight

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Analyst will play a key role in conducting research, analyzing data, evaluating EA materials, and supporting the development of high-quality reports and deliverables. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and cultural relevance, helping clients achieve their goals in regulatory and decision-making contexts. The Research Analyst role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including technical reviews, Indigenous-led assessments, cumulative effects research, and Impact Assessment training and capacity development. You will engage directly with Indigenous communities to support research, gather insights, and ensure alignment with community priorities. If you are passionate about environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and contributing to positive, lasting impacts, this role is for you.

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Fire Behaviour Analyst - Forsite

Operating within the Forsite Fire business unit, the Fire Behaviour Analyst will work within a team of senior wildland fire specialists, forest planners and data analysts to develop and facilitate planning processes in response to a range of forest land management challenges - including forest stewardship, landscape resilience and wildfire risk management.

This position will support the implementation of wildfire behaviour modeling to support a range of strategic and operational wildfire projects and implement fire weather analysis and reporting to support wildfire spread modeling. Depending on the experience, interests and passions of the successful candidate, projects the Fire Behaviour Analyst may be involved with include Wildfire Risk Assessments, Integrated Resource Management Plans, and Climate Vulnerability Assessments, etc.

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Senior Advisor, Meteorology (E25-160) - FortisAlberta

Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability and Wildfire Mitigation, the Senior Advisor, Meteorology will lead the development and implementation of FortisAlberta’s meteorological processes and requirements. This role will drive the integration of meteorological expertise into operational decision-making and wildfire mitigation strategies.

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Specific Purpose Projects Officer - Thompson Rivers University

OVERALL PURPOSE

• Project manages the tasks identified in the Contribution Agreement through Natural Resources Canada’s Federal Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate – Training Fund
• Project manages any work related to Specific Purpose Project (SPP)
• Analyses risk and provides mitigation measures on SPP
• Preparing forecasts, operating, and capital budgets for SPP
• Monitoring performance against budget of the SPP, scope of work and schedule in collaboration with TRU Finance and the Budget Office, Provincial and Federal Ministries, and Associations
• Providing requested analyses of budget and financial performance to the funding partners and stakeholders
• Providing strategic direction and project management on externally funded short term program planning based on SPP parameters 

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