Fire Smart Program Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and assist with Fire Smart programming and wildfire resilience initiatives throughout the five UNSM member communities.

• Collaborate with Community Emergency Management Coordinators to pinpoint wildfire hazards, assess community vulnerabilities, and establish mitigation priorities.

• Aid in the creation, evaluation, and updating of Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans, as well as wildfire preparedness and evacuation plans.

• Oversee and conduct Fire Smart Home Assessments, offering residents practical suggestions to minimize wildfire risks.

• Help communities identify, prioritize, and execute wildfire fuel management and vegetation mitigation projects.

• Support initiatives related to vegetation management, emergency access routes, defensible space, and safeguarding critical infrastructure.

• Organize and provide Fire Smart education, awareness, and training programs.

• Create and distribute public education materials and seasonal messaging for wildfire prevention.

• Collaborate with housing, public works, facilities, and other community departments to advocate for Fire Smart principles.

• Arrange Fire Smart community events, workshops, demonstrations, and informational sessions.

• Establish and sustain partnerships with government agencies, forestry professionals, Fire Smart Canada, technical consultants, and emergency management collaborators.

• Assist in identifying funding opportunities, preparing project proposals, and supporting funding applications.

• Maintain project documentation, track program activities, record assessments, and prepare progress reports along with performance metrics.

• Engage in emergency management meetings, wildfire preparedness drills, and professional development activities.

• Perform additional related duties that support UNSM's Emergency Management Program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience working with First Nation communities is regarded as a significant advantage.

• Knowledge or experience in wildfire prevention, emergency management, environmental protection, forestry, or community safety is preferred.

• Familiarity with Fire Smart principles, wildfire mitigation strategies, and community wildfire risk reduction is considered beneficial.

• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination abilities.

• Proven experience in developing and delivering public education, community engagement, workshops, or training sessions.

• Capability to work independently while fostering positive relationships with community leadership, staff, residents, and external partners.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to prepare reports, project documentation, and educational resources.

• Basic computer proficiency, encompassing Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to travel frequently among the five UNSM member communities and work in various outdoor and field settings.

• A diploma, certificate, or degree in Emergency Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Project Management, or a related discipline is advantageous.

• Comparable education and experience will also be taken into account.

• A valid driver's license and dependable transportation are mandatory.

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary.

• Must be prepared to travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental benefits.

• Group pension plan.

• Summer Flex Fridays.