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 qualified 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.

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📌 Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (Alberta)
🏢 Silvacom Group
📍 Alberta