Job Type: On-site, full-time
Location: Canadian Prairie Prescribed Fire Exchange - Saskatoon, SK
Pay: $48,750-$59,254/year
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
To Apply:
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume as one document in Word or PDF format, to jobs@meewasin.com, using the position title as the subject of the email. Only those applications who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Application closes on April 30, 2026.
POSITION: Communications Coordinator – Canadian Prairie Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE)
CLASSIFICATION & RATE: S4 – Annual Salary $48,750 - $59,254
BENEFITS: Meewasin offers a generous benefits package including extended health, dental, disability and life insurance as well as a matched pension.
START DATE: June 2026 OTHER: 4-year term; 37.5 hours per week; three weeks of earned annual vacation; earned days off schedule. This is an SGEU in-scope position.
Description:
Meewasin is a purpose-driven team dedicated to conserving the cultural and natural 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 Meewasin’s 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 Métis people. We acknowledge this as part of our organization’s efforts towards reconciliation and honor the vast knowledge held by traditional Indigenous caretakers of the land as we work alongside them today.
Meewasin is a founding member and host of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE), an interagency capacity-building initiative established in 2021 to advance the safe, professional, and ecologically appropriate use of prescribed fire across prairie and parkland ecosystems. Building on the success, partnerships, and practitioner networks developed during its first five years, the CPPFE is now entering its next phase of growth and program development. The Exchange does not conduct prescribed burns; rather, it serves as a coordination and knowledge hub that strengthens prescribed fire capacity through training, knowledge sharing, resource and equipment exchange, and the mobilization of current fire science and practitioner expertise. The CPPFE supports a diverse and expanding community of practitioners, including landowners, agencies, Indigenous communities, conservation organizations, and experienced fire personnel.
Reporting to the Director of Conservation, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, executing, and evaluating communications and engagement activities supporting the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange’s program delivery. The position ensures prescribed fire knowledge, program activities, partner initiatives, and practitioner experiences are translated into clear, credible, visually consistent, and strategically targeted communications. The role combines strategic communications, digital content development, storytelling, media relations, podcast development, stakeholder engagement, and analytics.
Duties:
Communications strategy, content development, and knowledge translation
Develop and implement communications approaches aligned with program objectives and priorities
Identify target audiences and tailor messaging to practitioners, partners, landowners, institutions, and the public
Support consistent framing of prescribed fire as a safe, professional, and essential land-management tool
Develop, write, edit, and manage clear, engaging communications and outreach materials
Translate technical, scientific, operational, and policy-related information into accessible formats
Prepare presentations, visual materials, and knowledge-sharing products
Ensure clarity, credibility, accuracy, and consistency of program messaging
Digital platforms, storytelling, and media development
Develop, schedule, and manage content across digital platforms and communications channels
Maintain and update website content, program resources, and communications materials
Coordinate social media presence, campaigns, and engagement initiatives
Capture and develop stories highlighting training, partnerships, and practitioner experiences
Coordinate photography, video, and narrative content from events and field activities
Support development of infographics, visual assets, and digital resources
Uphold visual identity, templates, and brand consistency
Support development, production, and promotion of podcast and multimedia content
Media relations, outreach, and stakeholder communications
Draft and coordinate news releases, announcements, and public communications materials
Support media inquiries and assist with preparation of spokesperson materials
Participate in or support media interviews and external communications initiatives
Support communications with practitioners, partners, agencies, and academic institutions
Assist with partner recognition, announcements, and collaborative initiatives
Maintain effective information flow across program networks and working groups
Program support, evaluation, and communications asset management
Support communications for workshops, training events, meetings, and outreach activities
Develop supporting materials and visual resources for program initiatives
Monitor performance of communications initiatives and digital platforms
Track engagement metrics and communications effectiveness
Provide recommendations to refine communications strategies and approaches
Maintain organized electronic filing systems, media libraries, and communications assets
Support documentation, reporting, and archival of communications outputs
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
Degree or diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related discipline
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in communications, digital media, marketing, or similar roles
Proven ability to develop clear, engaging written and visual content for diverse audiences
Experience managing social media platforms, digital communications channels, and website content management systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commonly used communications, design, and content‑development software
Strong organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated ability to translate technical or specialized information into accessible and compelling messaging
Experience working in environmental, conservation, natural resource management, or land‑management contexts (considered a strong asset)
Familiarity with prescribed fire, wildfire, agriculture, grassland ecology, or related subject areas
Experience supporting podcast development, audio or multimedia content creation
Skills in photography, videography, graphic design, or use of drones
Demonstrated ability to interpret digital analytics and evaluate communications performance
Experience collaborating with multi‑partner initiatives, interdisciplinary teams, or distributed networks
Understanding of public‑sector, non‑profit, or interagency communications environments
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
