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Organizational Description

Meewasin is a purpose-driven team dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley for the benefit of present and future generations. We are committed to delivering strategic priorities for maintaining a healthy & vibrant river valley, growing a sense of community, and protecting the legacy of the region that follows an amazing 100-year plan. All Meewasin’s successes could not be achieved without our hardworking, adaptable, and dedicated team.

Meewasin is the steward of the beautiful Meewasin Valley which is on Treaty Six Territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis people. We acknowledge this as part of our organization’s efforts towards reconciliation and honor the vast knowledge held by traditional Indigenous caretakers of the land as we work alongside them today.

The Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange

Meewasin is a founding member and host of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE), an interagency capacity-building initiative established in 2021 to advance the safe, professional, and ecologically appropriate use of prescribed fire across prairie and parkland ecosystems. Building on the success, partnerships, and practitioner networks developed during its first five years, the CPPFE is now entering its next phase of growth and program development. The Exchange does not conduct prescribed burns; rather, it serves as a coordination and knowledge hub that strengthens prescribed fire capacity through training, knowledge sharing, resource and equipment exchange, and the mobilization of current fire science and practitioner expertise.

The CPPFE supports a diverse and expanding community of practitioners, including landowners, agencies, Indigenous communities, conservation organizations, and experienced fire personnel.



The CPPFE supports the restoration and stewardship of prairie and parkland ecosystems through the safe application of prescribed fire as a tool for ecological resilience, wildfire risk reduction, biodiversity conservation, and cultural land stewardship.

The Program

Manager plays a central leadership role in guiding this next phase of development and delivery.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Conservation, the Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and implementation of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange.

The position translates CPPFE strategic direction, organizational priorities, partner needs, and funding commitments into coordinated annual and multi-year program priorities, work plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes.

The Program Manager oversees program planning, strategic partnerships, financial and operational systems, communications alignment, performance monitoring, and team leadership. The Program Manager provides direct supervision to CPPFE coordinators and other assigned direct reports and provides overall leadership and direction to all personnel associated with the CPPFE.

The incumbent works closely with practitioners, agencies, Indigenous communities, conservation organizations, academic institutions, funders, and partner networks across Western Canada to advance prescribed fire capacity-building initiatives. The position leads integrated program development, major partnership coordination, governance support, communications alignment, performance accountability, and strategic growth of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange while working collaboratively with internal Meewasin teams and external partners.

The Program

Manager also leads long-term planning for the sustainability and future direction of CPPFE beyond the current funding phase and serves as the primary staff liaison to the CPPFE Steering Committee.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape one of Canada’s leading prescribed fire capacity-building initiatives during a period of significant growth and regional expansion.

Perks

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Manager, Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (Saskatoon)
🏢 Meewasin Valley Authority
📍 Saskatoon