FireSmart Canada

For millennia, Indigenous Peoples have used cultural burning to care for the land. This practice is deeply rooted in tradition, ceremony, and ecological harmony. 🔥

“Reigniting Cultural Burning with the Blood Tribe Fire Guardians” is a powerful story about the revitalization of cultural burning and the important role Indigenous knowledge continues to play in wildfire resilience.

Watch the video and learn how cultural fire stewardship is helping reconnect people, communities and landscapes.

➡️ https://ow.ly/vxeu50ZbY3k

🚨 Now Hiring: Director of Prevention and Mitigation (Remote – Canada) 🚨

Are you a strategic leader passionate about wildfire resilience, risk reduction, and building strong partnerships? CIFFC is looking for a Director of Prevention and Mitigation to lead the FireSmart Canada program and advance wildfire prevention and mitigation initiatives across the country. This is a term-based opportunity (maternity leave backfill).

The successful applicant will be an experienced leader with a background in risk management, emergency management, business administration, or a related field, along with a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and team leadership.

In this senior leadership role, you will:
- Lead CIFFC’s Prevention and Mitigation Division
- Drive implementation of national wildfire prevention strategies
- Build and strengthen partnerships with government, Indigenous organizations, and key stakeholders
- Oversee program development, budgets, and a team of passionate employees
- Advance innovative approaches to wildfire risk reduction and community resilience

📍 Location: Remote (Open to candidates across Canada)
✈️ Travel: Required
📅 Term Position: August 2026 to March 2028

📄 If you're ready to make a national impact on wildfire resilience and community safety, apply today!

Note: Please combine your cover letter and resume into a single PDF before submitting your application through this link: https://ow.ly/ibRk50Za5UA