Firelight
Firelight is seeking a Research Manager with expertise in terrestrial ecology to lead community-driven ecological research projects supporting Indigenous land stewardship and rights. The role involves project management, community engagement, capacity building, and ensuring Indigenous Knowledges are integrated into ecological practices, all within a remote team environment across Canada.
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2010
Firelight is an Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led consultancy and research firm that provides mapping and GIS, Indigenous health, Indigenous-led assessment, livelihoods, negotiations, stewardship, and training services to Indigenous Nations and organizations across Turtle Island. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community-driven approaches, Firelight delivers Nation-driven research and technical support to advance Indigenous rights, self-determination, and community development. The organization hosts the Indigenous Mapping Collective and supports Indigenous-led policy and planning across multiple sectors.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for Firelight.
20% above the average for this role
Senior Consultant, Terrestrial Ecology
ERM
Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Indigenous Studies
McGill University
Assistant Professor of Applied Avian Ecology
University System of New Hampshire
Intermediate/Senior Terrestrial Biologist (P.Biol.)
Egis Group
Postdoctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor – Applied Field Biology
Emory University
Principal/Associate Ecologist
Ramboll