Student-Etudiant (Wildfire)

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 175 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.


• Monday to Friday work week (may require travel on weekends).

DESCRIPTION 

Reporting to the Manager - Wildfire Operations and working directly with the group's Researchers and wildland fire personnel from various government agencies, the intern will participate in field sampling work around several at-risk communities in Quebec and at FPInnovations' various experimental wildland fire sites, notably in New Brunswick. The intern will primarily assist researchers with the collection and analysis of data for several innovative projects aimed at better characterizing wildland fire risk in Eastern Canadian fuels. They will also be expected to assist researchers in the planning and execution of experimental burns to collect data on fire behavior.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

•   Support Wildfire Operations Researchers both in the office and the field


•   Assist in the collection, organization and presentation of data


•   Maintain accurate and high-quality data collection


•   Review, disseminate, and present wildfire literature in both written and presentation formats


•   Collaborate with other FPInnovations teams and work groups, including Government of New-Brunswick, SOPFEU and Québec’s Ministry of Public Security


•   Develop an understanding of the wildfire environment


•   Adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS 

•   Be registered in a Bachelor's degree in forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies or equivalent program


•   Be a graduating student or in their second internship term of a Forest Technology college diploma (DEC).


•   Hold a technician diploma (DEP) in Forest Management.


•   Hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license or equivalent, with clean driving record


•   Experience in wildland firefighting operations is an asset, but not required.

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 


•   Self-motivation and strong organizational skills 


•   Experience with field data collection would be considered an asset


•   Fluency in French and English, spoken and written 

GEAR

Interns are expected to have adequate work clothing:

•   Good rain gear is essential

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (hardhats, eye and ear protection, first aid kits) will be provided

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