Project Coordinator- Wildfire Management

Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator – Wildfire Management

Employee type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Kamloops, Salmon Arm, BC or Remote Western Canada

Compensation: $65,000-$85,000

Come Grow with Us! FORSITE is actively looking for a Project Coordinator to be based out of Kamloops, BC. However, there is potential for remote work from anywhere in Canada for the right candidate.  

WHO WE ARE: 

With 10 locations throughout Canada, Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry technology, strategic planning, resource and land management and professional forestry. Forsite is committed to growth, innovation and maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.  

At Forsite we will excel by being a flexible, adaptable, people-oriented business that grows and profits by creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We value fostering and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:  

The candidate will work closely with Project Team Leads to ensure budgets, staff resources, and timelines are aligned across and within teams and with other Business Units.  The candidate will be primarily involved with wildfire management projects ranging in size and complexity and will report directly to the Forsite Fire Business Unit Manager.  Multiple fuel management projects can be on-going at any one time and typically include 3-6+ team members and a timeline of 4 to 32 weeks to multi year.  A critical task will be to support the sales team in understanding resource availability and plausible timing to complete new projects. In addition to helping to coordinate wildfire projects, the candidate may be asked to perform similar tasks for other business units in Forsite covering forest planning & analysis, and GIS projects.  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline or 5 - 8 years relevant project management experience. 
• Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred.
• An understanding of developing standard operating procedures would be an asset
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills are essential.
• Wildfire, forest industry or utility industry experience would be an asset.
• Experience working in private sector consulting roles would be preferred
• Experience with project management software (Zoho) would be an asset.
• Experience with grant applications, report writing and editing.
• Experience creating and managing budgets.

WHO YOU ARE: 

• Professional with a friendly and courteous manner, being service and team oriented. 
• A strong communicator with technical writing skills.  
• A problem solver with decision making skills; and 
• An independent person able to work under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment. 

 WHAT WE PROVIDE: 

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment, Forsite provides work/life flexibility, competitive wages, a solid benefits package, supported professional development and a company matched pension program. 

Forsite welcomes applications from everyone and is looking for the most suitable individual for the position available with the skills and knowledge to effectively complete the duties required of the position. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Compensation$65,000-$85,000 Annually