Location: Remote (within Canada)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: April 6, 2026
Salary: $60,000 annual equivalent
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful candidate will work with BurnP3+ and SyncroSim to develop wildfire hazard models and translate outputs into materials for diverse audiences including Indigenous communities, insurers, utilities, and government agencies. Responsibilities include processing and analyzing spatial datasets (fuels, weather, topography), developing case studies and technical summaries, and collaborating with internal scientists and external partners.
About ApexRMS:
ApexRMS is an environmental modeling company and developer of SyncroSim, a widely used platform for ecosystem simulation and decision support. Our tools are used by organizations including the U.S. Geological Survey, Canadian Forest Service, and The Nature Conservancy.
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QUALIFICATIONS
– Background in ecology, geography, forestry, or a related field, with interest or experience in wildfire science
– Spatial data skills in R or Python; comfort with raster/vector datasets in environmental contexts
– Ability to communicate complex modeling results clearly in maps, reports, or presentations
– Experience with wildfire modeling tools (BurnP3+, Prometheus, FlamMap) or familiarity with the insurance, utilities, or natural resource sectors is a strong asset
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YEP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This position is funded through the NRC-IRAP Youth Employment Program. Candidates must:
– Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
– Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
– Hold a post-secondary degree or diploma
– Be a first-time participant in a federal Youth Employment program targeted at post-secondary graduates
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TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to careers@apexrms.com with the subject line: “Wildfire Specialist Internship – [Your Name]”
Deadline: March 31, 2026
For more information about ApexRMS and SyncroSim, visit apexrms.com.