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**Job Summary** Housed at the University of British Columbias Okanagan campus (UBCO), the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program (the Program) will be the first of its kind in Canada and will develop the foundational framework required for a nationally recognized program to facilitate the safe and effective application of prescribed fire contributing to measurable improvements in biodiversity, ecological resilience, and community safety. The Program will involve the development of curriculum and regional hubs across Canada which will provide region-specific and hands-on prescribed fire training. * Contributes to the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the online and in-person Prescribed Fire curriculum for the Program. Will assist with ensuring quality learner materials and educational instruction are appropriately scaffolded based on learning objectives and learner needs.* Supports the development of prescribed fire monitoring protocols and systems for the training components of the Program.* Plans and delivers training to learners for key Prescribed Fire roles and conducts reviews to ensure learner engagement and comprehensive goals are in line with the Program objectives.* Consults with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors for course development, maintenance and reviews.* Supports the development and implementation of procedures, systems and best practices to support the safe delivery of courses. Ensures quality assurance is maintained to the highest standard.* Supports the development and implementation of a national partnership and engagement plan to identify and formalize partnerships and networks across Canada. This includes engaging with a network of trained instructors, establishing regional hubs to deliver prescribed fire training, and creating a national research and extension network to share best practices in prescribed fire.* May advise on regional regulatory requirements in the development of prescribed fire monitoring protocols.* Builds and implements protocols, proposals, workplans, timelines, and evaluation tasks for key Program objectives and deliverables.* Manages, develops, and identifies new relationships to support the Program objectives, and tracks engagement activities to ensure timely and consistent communications.* Maintains communication and engagement with regional program collaborators including internal UBC teams, and external partners including municipal, provincial and national government bodies, NGOs, First Nations, community-based organizations, and others.* Collaborates with the Communications and Engagement Strategist to provide feedback into regional communications plans and recommends communications activities including approaches to community engagement and partnerships to ensure wide reach.* Oversees learner registration, and support learners throughout the Program, including tracking learner competencies nationally, and providing administrative support as needed.* Participates in budget forecasting and preparation of financial reports and may support the Program Director in identifying and applying for regional funding opportunities, such as grant proposal development, to support Program activities.* Supervises and trains staff and may have input on hiring and performance.* May require travel around Canada and will need to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support the Program.* Perform other duties as required.**Consequence of Error/Judgement** Errors or incorrect decisions of the Program Manager could seriously compromise the timing and quality of training and knowledge extension projects of the Program. In addition, inaccurate reporting, lack of grant facilitation, and failure in communications could result in lost funding and jeopardized relationships with collaborators and communities. **Supervision Received** This position will work with considerable latitude. Work is reviewed against the achievement of Program objectives. Facilitation activities are reviewed for conformity to established objectives and standards. Direct supervision is provided by the Prescribed Fire Manager. **Supervision Given** Manages a team of Training and Outreach Facilitators. **Minimum Qualifications*** Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own.* Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion .Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. * Recent and significant experience (more than 4 years) and training in fire science and/or landscape fire management in a leadership position.* Experience in prescribed fire planning and implementation is considered an asset.* Experience working in a training environment and/or in curriculum development;* Experience in project management, organization, coordination, and facilitation especially those involving multiple phases and/or teams;* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking, presentations, and facilitation;* Experience leading, mentoring, and managing diverse teams in remote and/or hybrid work environments;* Ability to work with minimal direction and exercise sound judgement and decision-making;* Effective written communication skills including grant writing, reporting, project briefs, etc.;* Valid Class 5 Drivers License is required.* Occupational First Aid Level 1, or CPR Level A;* S-490: Advanced Wildland Fire Behaviour course is an asset;* Computer and data analysis skills (eg. Word processing, Excel, citation/reference management software, programming skills in R or Python are considered an asset);* A graduate degree in fire ecology, forestry, environmental sciences, conservation sciences, or a related field is an asset; #J-18808-Ljbffr