Program Manager, Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire

Meewasin is a purpose-driven team dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley for the benefit of present and future generations. We are committed to delivering strategic priorities for maintaining a healthy & vibrant river valley, growing a sense of community, and protecting the legacy of the region that follows an amazing 100-year plan. All Meewasins successes could not be achieved without our hardworking, adaptable, and dedicated team.

Meewasin is the steward of the beautiful Meewasin Valley which is on Treaty Six Territory and the traditional homeland of the Mtis people. We acknowledge this as part of our organizations efforts towards
reconciliation and honor the vast knowledge held by traditional Indigenous caretakers of the land as we work alongside them today.

Reporting to the Director of Conservation, the Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and implementation of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange. The position provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the program while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, partner expectations, and funding commitments. The Program Manager oversees program planning, partnership coordination, operational systems, communications alignment, performance monitoring, and team leadership. The Program Manager provides leadership and direct supervision to all personnel and positions associated with the CPPFE. The incumbent works closely with practitioners, agencies, Indigenous communities, conservation organizations, academic institutions, and partner networks across Western Canada to coordinate and advance prescribed fire capacity-building initiatives. The position provides leadership in program
development, partnership coordination, training initiatives, governance support, communications alignment, and strategic growth of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange.