Location: This is an Alberta-based position, in-office or hybrid within the Edmonton or Calgary area.

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 mitigation activities while supporting other environmental projects. 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

Assist with habitat restoration planning, implementation, and monitoring programs

Support field operations, contractors, and project logistics

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 technical expertise in 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

Solid 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 with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced consulting workplace

Proficiency with 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, analysing or implementing wildfire mitigation treatments

Experience with wildfire hazard, risk, or behaviour analysis,



including fuel typing, treatment prioritisation, or development/implementation of fuel treatment prescriptions

Forestry field experience

Experience operating ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, or other off‑road equipment

Valid First Aid 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 not required

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.

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📌 Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Silvacom
📍 Winnipeg