Intern - Wildfire Operations - Vancouver, Canada - FPInnovations

FPInnovations

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At FPInnovations, we don't just offer jobs, we offer career opportunities that will allow you to significantly contribute to the Canadian forest industry.

We rely on the outstanding expertise of over 330 employees to support our member companies and the industry.

You can look forward to:

An organization in the midst of a transformation that focuses on agility and innovation
Working with dedicated and passionate people
Support in achieving your professional goals
Hybrid telework policy
Monday to Friday work week with flexible scheduling options

DESCRIPTION*The Wildfire Operations Research Team functions in the niche of applied fire science, specializing in community resilience, aviation and wildfire chemicals, equipment evaluation, wildfire detection, and firefighter safety.

Our work is dedicated to real-world scenarios of fire research, ranging from micro-climate studies to deployment of fire-resistant video cameras in active wildfire operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES*- Support Wildfire Operations Researchers both in the office and the field.

Assist in the collection, organization, and presentation of data.
Review, dissemination, and presentation of wildfire literature in both written and presentation formats.
Collaborate with other FPInnovations Teams and other Work groups, including Indigenous Programs and Forest Operations.
Develop an advanced understanding of wildfire behaviour and the wildfire environment.
Adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS*- Must be registered in an Bachelor's degree (University undergraduate) in Forestry Operations or Natural Resources, 3rd year

To have applicable Wildfire experience
Hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver's license or equivalent, with clean driving record and have access to a vehicle.
To have Worksafe BC certification is an asset.

SKILLS*- Team player, curious and focused on improving the forest industry.

Resilience, adaptability to changing priorities; our research is often weather dependent, which requires us to respond quickly to rapidly changing environments and circumstances.
Positive attitude and open to learning.
Selfmotivation and strong organizational skills.
Experience with field data collection would be considered an asset.
Fluency in Engish, spoken and written (scientific writing) French an asset.

FPInnovations is committed to the principle of equal access to employment.

Job Types:
Internship, Apprenticeship