Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq

Program Coordinator

• Coordinate and support Fire Smart programming and wildfire resilience initiatives across the five UNSM member communities
• Work collaboratively with Community Emergency Management Coordinators to identify wildfire hazards, community vulnerabilities, and mitigation priorities
• Support the development, review, and updating of Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans and wildfire preparedness and evacuation plans
• Coordinate and conduct Fire Smart Home Assessments and provide residents with practical recommendations to reduce wildfire risks
• Assist communities in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing wildfire fuel management and vegetation mitigation projects
• Support initiatives involving vegetation management, emergency access routes, defensible space, and protection of critical infrastructure
• Coordinate and deliver Fire Smart education, awareness, and training opportunities
• Develop and distribute public education materials and seasonal wildfire prevention messaging
• Work with housing, public works, facilities, and other community departments to promote Fire Smart principles
• Organize Fire Smart community events, workshops, demonstrations, and information sessions
• Build and maintain partnerships with government departments, forestry professionals, Fire Smart Canada, technical consultants, and emergency management partners
• Assist with identifying funding opportunities, preparing project proposals, and supporting funding applications
• Maintain project records, track program activities, document assessments, and prepare progress reports and performance measurements
• Participate in emergency management meetings, wildfire preparedness exercises, and professional development opportunities
• Perform other related duties supporting UNSM's Emergency Management Program

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