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Job Title: Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Location: This is an Alberta-based position, in-office or hybrid within the Edmontonor Calgaryarea.
Company: Silvacom Ltd.
The Role:
You will play a key role in solving complex environmental and land management challenges across Canada. Working within our Energy & Environment team, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects for clients in the municipal, forestry, oil and gas, utility, government, and broader resource sectors.This position combines both field and office responsibilities. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of wildfire mitigationactivitieswhile supportingotherenvironmentalprojects. The role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working outdoors, collaborating with clients and project teams, and applying technical skills to solve real-world environmental challenges.

What You’ll Do:
Support the development and implementation of wildfire mitigation strategies and treatment plans
Support wildfire risk and fuel hazard assessments, including interpretation of vegetation, fuel types, stand structure, fuel continuity, and treatment opportunities to inform mitigation planning




Contribute to wildfire analysis and treatment prescription development for initiatives such as thinning, pruning, mowing, species conversion, dead and down woody debris reduction, and other mechanical fuel treatments
Conduct field assessments and collect environmental, vegetation, and geospatial data
Assistwith habitat restoration planning, implementation, and monitoring programs
Support field operations, contractors, and projectlogistics
Analyze environmental and spatial data to support project decision-making
Prepare technical reports, maps, presentations, and regulatory documentation
Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deliverables
Support client engagement and stakeholder communications
Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge development within the team

What you Bring:
Demonstrated interest in wildfire mitigation and fuels management, with a desire to build technicalexpertisein applied wildfire planning and implementation
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely in remote field environments and varying weather conditions
Experience conducting fieldwork related to wildfire management, forestry, environmental monitoring, restoration, or natural resource projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Self-motivated witha strong desireto learn and grow professionally
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications
Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent) would be considered an asset
Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, R, or Excel would be considered an asset
Project coordination or project management experience would be considered an asset





Preferred Assets:
Experience developing, analyzing or implementing wildfire mitigation treatments
Experience with wildfire hazard, risk, or behaviour analysis, including fuel typing, treatment prioritization, or development/implementation of fuel treatment prescriptions
FireSmartexperience
Forestry field experience
Experience operating ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, or other off-road equipment
Valid First Aid certification
Drone pilot certification

Academic Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or diploma in forestry, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, environmental planning, agriculture, geography, GIS, or a related discipline
Graduate degree considered an asset but notrequired
Eligible for or working toward a professional designation such as: RPF, RPFT,P.Bio.,P.Ag.,EP,or equivalent

Working Conditions:
Field work may involve travel to project sites acrossAlberta / Western Canada, including remote locations, for periods of upto10daysat a time
Fieldwork can involve working in variable weather, walking over uneven terrain, and carrying equipment
Reasonable physical fitness isrequiredfor the field portions of the role
A valid Class 5 driver's licence and a satisfactory driver's abstract arerequired
A company vehicle will be provided for field travel
Overnight stays in field or camp accommodations may berequiredduring active field seasons

Compensation:
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a company-sponsored RRSP plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Silvacom Recruiter with an @silvacom.com email directly from our organization.

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