Wildfire Senior Planner

Cabin Resource Management Ltd. has built a foundation of experience and dedication to quality and innovative solutions in forestry heritage wildfire planning and resource analysis. We are currently looking to add a Wildfire Senior Planner to our growing team in the West Kootenays.

The Fun Stuff

The natural resource industry can be rigid. Long days. Intense schedules. Ego-driven consulting culture. We built something different.

At Cabin flexibility isnt marketing language; its how we function.

What That Actually Means:

• Field days around 10 hours
• Reasonable camp ratios
• Recovery time intentionally built into projects
• Flexible start arrangements
• Remote transition options
• Relocation support
  

The Culture

Were values-driven and modest.
We like the work we do.
We are not serious all the time (trust us we can take a joke).

What Youll Find:

• Dogs in the office and field
• A team that supports each other
• No hierarchy theatre
• Were high-energy super inclusive and 100% here for the ghouls gays and theys - come as you are
• Wage and biannual profit-share based on experience competency and length of service
• Gear training and professional development allowance
• Per diem for out-of-town shifts

• Extended medical dental and RRSP contributions
• Flexible holidays and 20 cm pow rule for winter shredding
• Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation annually
• Divisional reset day - we like to find balance and integrate team building with exploration of the beautiful areas where we work and play in BC. Wine tours food tours and recreation opportunities like no other.

The Opportunity

Cabin Resource Management is branching out and we need a boots-on-the-ground leader to help develop our Utilities Vegetation Management projects. This is a specialized role focused on high-risk utility right-of-way maintenance throughout the West Kootenays.

Were looking for someone who loves field work enjoys organizing crews and takes pride in running a tight safe and high-quality operation. Youll be the bridge between our clients expectations and the crews execution in the field.

Responsibilities:

As a Wildfire Senior Planner you will be responsible for the following:

• Directing and organizing field crews while ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Leading by example in the field through vegetation assessments hazard tree assessments quality control and verification of completed work
• Supporting project coordination scheduling reporting and administrative requirements
• Performing utility vegetation management audits and safety inspections on contractor operations
• Acting as a key point of contact for utility clients landowners and the public
• Completing public notifications and maintaining strong professional relationships with stakeholders
• Utilizing ArcGIS Pro Field Maps Excel and other digital systems for tracking reporting and mapping
• Assisting other Cabin Wildfire and Forestry divisions as needed
• Working with Project Managers to support project delivery client expectations and operational excellence

What We Are Looking For:

• RPF RFT with Limited License ISA Utility Arborist or equivalent professional experience considered an asset
• Strong background in utility vegetation management heavy experience wildfire and/or forestry operations natural resources or hazard tree assessment
• Experience working around utility right-of-way operations or high-risk vegetation management environments
• Comfortable organizing crews and operating independently in remote field settings
• Strong understanding of safe work practices and a commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro Field Maps Excel and digital field data collection
• Experience with quality assurance auditing and client-facing responsibilities is considered an asset
• Adventurous self-starter who works well in small teams
• Willingness to travel throughout the region as required

To Apply

Send us your resume.
Tell us why you like us.
Send us a meme related to the industry (preferred).

The above list is a collection of useful skills for our growing team but we dont expect any candidate to check every box.

Cabin is committed to 2SLGBTQIA inclusion in the workplace by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. Cabin is also proud to provide professional services which support the rights and title of First Nations and be active partners in reconciliation in all our work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC