The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) supports wildfire management agencies across Canada by coordinating resource sharing, strengthening national collaboration, and advancing programs and standards that improve Canada’s collective wildfire response and resilience. FireSmart Canada, a program under CIFFC, empowers communities and individuals to take proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk through education, resources, and best practices for prevention and mitigation.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the coordination of wildfire resources and operational activities across Canada.

As part of CIFFC's national operations team, the Operations Coordinator supports the Coordination Centre during wildfire season, participating in Duty Officer and Aviation Coordinator functions to facilitate interagency resource sharing, mobilization and operational coordination among member agencies.

Beyond the operational responsibilities, this position also provides leadership in advancing national equipment standards and safety initiatives. Working closely with wildfire management agencies, national committees and industry partners, the Operations Coordinator helps strengthen collaboration, operational readiness and the effectiveness of wildfire response across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

- Participate in the day-to-day operations of CIFFC's Coordination Centre during wildfire season, supporting national and international wildfire resource coordination and mobilization.
- Serve in the Duty Officer or Aviation Coordinator role as required, supporting operational decision-making, resource requests and interagency coordination.




- Monitor wildfire activity, resource availability and emerging operational priorities to support timely and effective coordination among member agencies.
- Assist with the coordination and movement of firefighting personnel, equipment and aviation resources between jurisdictions, including international deployments as required.
- Maintain effective communication with member agencies and operational partners, responding to requests for information and supporting operational requirements during periods of increased wildfire activity.

National Equipment Coordination

- Chair the CIFFC Equipment Working Group (EWG), providing leadership and coordination to advance national equipment standardization, collaboration and information sharing among member agencies.
- Work with the Director of Operations and member agencies to establish priorities, coordinate projects and identify opportunities to improve equipment standards, operational efficiencies and resource mobilization processes.
- Facilitate national working groups, meetings and initiatives to address emerging equipment issues and support consistent practices across jurisdictions.

Additional Responsibilities

- Represent CIFFC at national and international meetings, workshops and conferences, and provide additional operational and coordination support as required.





Qualifications

- Graduate from a recognized university or college in Natural Resource Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of operational wildland fire activities (including working knowledge of fire behavior and experience in resource mobilization).
- Understanding of air attack and aircraft management operations.
- Understanding of CIFFC’s operational workplace and how it supports member agencies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Demonstrated proficiency in presentation design and delivery.
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) in Canada’s two official languages (English and French) preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability in taking initiative and working well under limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with private and sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change and achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, problem-solve, and achieve consensus by fostering collaboration.
- Integrity & Trust - Honest, reliable, follows through.
- Client Focus - Understands and meets client needs, listens actively, builds trust and respect, and treats colleagues as internal clients.
- Problem Solving - Analyzes complex issues, separates

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