Program Manager, Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (Term) Meewasin offers a generous benefits package including extended health, dental, disability and life insurance as well as a matched pension.

OTHER: 4-year term, Full Time; four weeks of earned annual vacation; Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps, which may include an in-person, phone or virtual interview and role-specific assessments. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process. If you require support at any stage, please contact [email protected] 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.

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, qualified, 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. 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. 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 with the CPPFE. Lead implementation and continued development of CPPFE strategic direction, annual work plans, and multi-year program priorities. Translate funding commitments, organizational priorities, and partner needs into coordinated program activities, deliverables, and performance targets.

Identify emerging opportunities, gaps, risks, and priorities for prescribed fire capacity building across the Prairie Provinces. Guide the continued growth and evolution of CPPFE as a regional prescribed fire capacity-building network. Provide strategic advice to the Director of Conservation on CPPFE development, partnerships, risks, and emerging opportunities.

Provide leadership and direct supervision to CPPFE coordinators and other assigned direct reports. Provide overall direction and coordination to the broader CPPFE team.



Ensure effective coordination across capacity building, partnerships and engagement, fire science, communications, and other CPPFE program areas.

Coach and support staff development while building leadership capacity within the CPPFE team. Monitor staff workloads, priorities, performance, and program delivery. Provide management oversight for CPPFE workplace safety and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices, ensuring program activities are aligned with Meewasin policies, applicable requirements, and established safe work practices.

Partnerships, Governance & Regional Network Development Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with governments, agencies, Indigenous organizations, conservation organizations, academic institutions, funders, and major program partners. Provide leadership and oversight for development of Provincial Prescribed Fire Councils, Prescribed Burn Associations, and other practitioner networks in collaboration with CPPFE staff. Engage the CPPFE Steering Committee in identifying emerging priorities, opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations to inform CPPFE program planning and future direction.

Represent CPPFE in senior-level regional, national, and international forums. Identify opportunities for collaboration with prescribed fire and fire-learning networks across Canada and the United States. Funding, Financial Management & Accountability Manage CPPFE program budgets in collaboration with the Director of Conservation and Meewasin corporate services.

Monitorexpenditures, forecasts, commitments, and financial performance. Lead preparation and coordination of funder reports, work plans, performance reports, and other required deliverables. Identify financial, operational, and delivery risks and recommend corrective actions.

Performance, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain an integrated CPPFE performance measurement framework. Coordinate collection and analysis of #

📌 Program Manager, Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (Term) (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
📍 Saskatoon