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Job Title Prescribed Fire Training Manager Department UBCO | Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program | Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Compensation Range $6,949.92 - $9,992.50 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date August 12, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date June 30, 2028
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Job Summary The purpose of this position is to lead the management and support the delivery of the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program (the Program). Housed at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO), the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program is the first of its kind in Canada and is developing the foundational framework required for a nationally recognized program to facilitate the safe and effective application of prescribed fire contributing to measurable improvements in biodiversity, ecological resilience, and community safety. The Program will involve the development of curriculum and regional hubs across Canada which will provide region-specific and hands-on prescribed fire training. The Prescribed Fire Training Manager 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. This position 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 a team of Regional Leads and Training & Outreach Facilitators (Program Delivery Team) 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 non-credit courses including logistics for all prescribed fire operations and field training, and leadership of the Program Delivery Team 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 Program Delivery 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.
Organizational Status This position reports to the Director, Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais and works for the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Work Performed Leads the development and implementation of the prescribed fire field operations and training program.
Establishes and manages relationships with national partners to enhance Program outreach and success.
Oversees and manages budgets of approved funding, which includes preparing financial reports and communications with multiple agencies.
Makes decisions related to the development and implementation of prescribed fire training policies, procedures, and systems across the Program.
Builds and implements workplans, timelines, and evaluation tasks for key Program objectives.
Coordinates with the Program Delivery Team, field instructors, and other local and provincial agencies to ensure the successful implementation of the training and prescribed fire activities.
Tracks and reports on progress against key milestones, and recommend changes to mitigate risks as needed.
Manages, develops, and identifies new relationships to support Program objectives and tracks engagement activities to ensure timely and consistent communications.
Aids the Director in strategic planning, and activity reporting.
Maintains communication with all Program collaborators including internal UBC teams, and external partners including provincial and national government bodies, NGOs, First Nations, community-based organizations and others.
Collaborates with the Operations Manager to support communications planning with the Communications and Engagement Strategist.




Leads and provides direction to the Program Delivery Team to build a national partnership engagement strategy and develop regional prescribed fire training hubs to reflect the ecological and logistic differences in these regions.
Support the Director with recruiting, selecting, evaluating, supervising, and if necessary, terminating staff and contractors.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (fire ecology, landscape ecology, biology, forestry, or a related field);
Five years of demonstrated experience in prescribed and operational wildfire management;
Experience in coordinating field work and event planning;
Operational experience planning, implementing, coordinating, and reporting for prescribed fire activities;
Occupational First Aid Level 1, or CPR Level A;Experience managing diverse teams in a hybrid and/or remote environments;
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
Robust organizational and problem-solving skills;
Ability to work with minimal direction and exercise sound judgement and decision-making;
Effective oral and written communication skills including presentations, grant applications, reports, etc.;
Computer and data analysis skills (e.g. Word processing, Excel, citation/reference management software);
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
Equity and diversity statement Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
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📌 Prescribed Fire Training Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
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