Hi, I’m Daniel Troke. I’m an award-winning Information Officer and crisis communications specialist with multiple wildfire seasons coordinating public and industry communications for the Government of Alberta. I’m driven by turning complex, emergency information into clear, timely updates that keep communities safe and informed. I excel at coordinating across Incident Management Teams, maintaining communications with evacuated communities and stakeholders, and delivering consistent messaging under pressure. I’m passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and turning difficult operational details into accessible, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.

Daniel Troke

Hi, I’m Daniel Troke. I’m an award-winning Information Officer and crisis communications specialist with multiple wildfire seasons coordinating public and industry communications for the Government of Alberta. I’m driven by turning complex, emergency information into clear, timely updates that keep communities safe and informed. I excel at coordinating across Incident Management Teams, maintaining communications with evacuated communities and stakeholders, and delivering consistent messaging under pressure. I’m passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and turning difficult operational details into accessible, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Troke. I’m an award-winning Information Officer and crisis communications specialist with multiple wildfire seasons coordinating public and industry communications for the Government of Alberta. I’m driven by turning complex, emergency information into clear, timely updates that keep communities safe and informed.

I excel at coordinating across Incident Management Teams, maintaining communications with evacuated communities and stakeholders, and delivering consistent messaging under pressure. I’m passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and turning difficult operational details into accessible, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Information Officer & Industry Liaison at Government of Alberta, Forestry & Parks
May 1, 2025 - Present
Served as primary information officer and industry liaison for the Swan Complex and later the Red Earth Complex across four IMTs, coordinating evacuation planning, daily situation updates, and communications with hundreds of industry contacts. Maintained continuity with four deployed IMTs through deep local knowledge, supported ministerial and agency stakeholders, and led road-closure and evacuation guidance for industry operators. Contributed to the safe return of residents from Red Earth, Peerless Lake, and Trout Lake. Proud recipient of the 2025 Dale Huberdeau Memorial Award for Wildfire Excellence for above-and-beyond performance during the Red Earth Complex.
Information Officer & Industry Liaison at Government of Alberta, Forestry & Parks
May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Authored and published daily wildfire public updates; managed a daily industry email distribution (~500 recipients) delivering situation reports, evacuation guidance, and updates to forestry, energy, and resource sector contacts. Deployed to High Level to support the SEMO Complex; co-authored minister-level situation reports and daily public updates. Organized community engagement events and coordinated evacuation communications for industry operators during threatened periods.
Community & Support Content Specialist at Limbic Media
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Created and managed community-facing content and support documentation with a consistent brand voice across channels. Developed written and multimedia content supporting product onboarding, user education, and community engagement. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to translate technical information into clear, accessible communications.
Digital Asset Intern — Videography & Communications at BC Wildfire Service
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Produced and edited video content for provincial wildfire social media channels during active emergencies. Conducted on-site interviews with BC Wildfire personnel across multiple regional deployments. Created educational tutorial videos with custom voiceover distributed across provincial and Australian media outlets during state of emergency declarations.
Content Creator at Frever
April 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Wrote scripts, analyzed performance analytics, and optimized content strategy. Grew TikTok presence from 0 to 500 followers in the first month, generating 20,000+ views across 27 videos.
Sales Representative at Weed Man Lawn Care
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Achieved 6 sales within the first 20 hours and consistently exceeded daily targets through outbound calling and upselling.
Customer Service Specialist at Liquor Express on Yates
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023
Delivered frontline customer service for 3+ years including conflict de-escalation, product consultation, team training, and inventory management.

Education

Associate of Arts — Communication & Media Studies at Camosun College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Dale Huberdeau Memorial Award for Wildfire Excellence
January 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services