CPP Environmental provides environmental consulting services for the Alberta market, specializing in land and natural resource management. With expertise in the design and use of government policy and regulatory systems, CPP works with clients to develop industry-leading solutions tailored to the unique needs of each situation. Our expertise includes professionals in the field of Forestry, Land Management, Agrology, Biology, Aquatics, Wildfire Management, Water Management, Environmental & Natural Resource Policy, and Business. Our work related to FireSmart and wildfire management is conducted by and/or supervised by Registered Professional Forest Practitioners.
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CPP Environmental is currently seeking a Professional Forest Practitioner to join our team of professionals.
Amenities nearby our Sherwood Park office include:
Millennium Place (http://www.strathcona.ca/departments/recreation-parks-and-culture/recreation-centres/millennium-place/)
Major retail outlets
Health and wellness services
Public transit
Daily commuting to our office is easily accessible via the Anthony Henday, Whitemud Drive, and the Yellowhead Trail.
Opportunity Description
Based out of our office in Sherwood Park, Alberta the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as a Professional Forest Practitioner. Primary responsibilities will be working with Alberta communities to improve their protection from wildfire effects through the FireSmart program approach. A secondary role will be assisting the CPP Environmental team in conducting environmental assessments and providing support to regulatory applications.
Responsibilities include:
Community FireSmart planning
o Wildfire risk and threat assessments
o Wildfire mitigation strategies
o Preparedness guides
Fuel modification prescriptions
o Pre-treatment assessments o Installation and measurement of fuel assessment plots
o Forest fuel and weather data analysis
o Development of fuel modification prescriptions
o Post treatment assessments and reporting
Municipal FireSmart program development, review and evaluation for municipalities
Public education events for FireSmart
Residential FireSmart assessments
FireSmart project supervision
Landscape wildfire threat analysis
Review and development of Bylaws for Municipalities
Minimum Qualifications
Possess a BSc in Forestry or a diploma in Forest Technology.
Be a member in good standing with either the College of Alberta Professional Foresters or the College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists (which are merging to form the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals).
Five years’ work experience in wildfire suppression, wildfire prevention, FireSmart planning or forest management planning.
A valid driver’s license.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the ability to use their diverse background of skills and experience to successfully work with other CPP Environmental team members in developing and delivering high quality services and products to our clients.
Attributes of the ideal candidate:
Proven knowledge of FireSmart planning, forest management and land management.
Working knowledge of the Canadian Forest Fire Behavior (FBP) Prediction System.
Working knowledge of wildfire suppression techniques, tactics and equipment.
Strong client relation skills.
A willingness to take responsibility for their deliverables.
Ability to work with confidence either independently or in a team setting.
Ability to work on multiple projects, set priorities, and meet rigid deadlines.
Professional, safety conscious, and client focused attitude.
Knowledge of and use of GIS tools and basic mapping.
Knowledge and use of field data loggers, GPS equipment, etc.
CPPENV is an established environmental company that invests in its employees and provides opportunities for career growth within the company. A competitive compensation package will be offered corresponding with the candidate’s experience and skills.
Apply through the CPPENV Corp website careers page on our website www.cppenv.ca.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing date: August 26, 2016
Address applications to:
Human Resources
CPP Environmental Corp.
Unit 154, 150 Chippewa Road
Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 6A2
Contact Mike Poscente at 780-570-5818 if you have any questions.