Description

About Clean Foundation

Clean Foundation helps communities prepare for the realities of a changing climate, protecting local environments and building more resilient places to live and work. Based in Nova Scotia in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, Clean delivers practical solutions to address complex environmental challenges. As a trusted partner to governments, non-profits and community organizations, we take climate priorities and help turn them into practical programs that deliver meaningful results.

Our work responds to local needs, ensuring solutions are inclusive, resilient to climate change and support stronger economies regionally and across Canada.

Learn more at www.cleanfoundation.ca

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for a Wildfire Resilience Advisor to join our team as a subject-matter expert.

As a member of the Climate Department, you will lead the delivery of wildfire resilience projects and initiatives that support municipalities and communities in adapting to climate change.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience and technical knowledge of wildfire behaviour, climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience, and community planning. Using this knowledge, you will work to provide practical guidance to support community-level wildfire action.

We are looking for someone who thrives with independent work and is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initiation through to completion ensuring alignment with program goals, funding requirements,



and organizational priorities. This individual will be someone who enjoys networking as they will be building and maintaining relationships throughout Nova Scotia by working closely with municipalities, partners, internal teams, and residents.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has experience in wildfire mitigation or emergency management who is eager to support communities with wildfire prevention initiatives.

You are a great fit if you have:

- Post-secondary education in forestry, environmental science, sustainability, urban planning, engineering, public policy, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience including firefighters.
- 1+ years experience in wildfire mitigation or emergency management.
- FireSmart Level 1, 2 and 3 are considered an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of wildfire behaviour, impacts and resilience strategies.
- Experience working with municipalities, fire departments, emergency management offices, community organizations, or external partners.
- Robust analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and delivering presentations.
- Ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.
- Ability to successfully complete necessary background checks.
- Valid driver’s license.

📌 Advisor, Wildfire Resilience (Dartmouth)
🏢 Clean Foundation
📍 Dartmouth