Emergency Preparedness Specialist

1 week ago


Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada City of Regina Full time

Openings: 1

Type of Posting:
Internal & External

Location Name:
City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Date Posted:
February 15, 2023

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

Profession:
Business Professionals

Experience Level(s): 2-3 years

Desired Employment Status:
Permanent

Education Level(s): University Degree or Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or similar association

Job ID: 1130

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity, this position will assist in ensuring that the City of Regina is equipped with the appropriate resources and is prepared to deal with any and all types of disasters (natural or human induced), that may jeopardize the municipality's ability to sustain essential services.

The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will have the opportunity to work with different functional areas of the corporation, building a broad base of municipal emergency preparedness knowledge and expertise.

The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will facilitate, and coordinate training programs related to Emergency Preparedness to ensure corporate and regional preparedness.

Duties & Responsibilities

Emergency Planning:

  • Assist management in the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing evaluation of the City of Regina Emergency Response Plan, ensuring the coordination and utilization of resources from all management levels and areas of the City, consultants, vendors and auditors including external input from provincial and federal authorities.
  • Review the corporate status of emergency preparedness as related to Prevention, Mitigation, Response and Recovery and provide recommendations to management as necessary.
  • Support collaborative processes that integrate existing and future divisional plans and associated external stakeholder plans.
  • Conducts regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or threats and develops plans and strategies.

Emergency Preparedness:

  • Support management in maintaining the Emergency Operations Center in a state of constant readiness.
  • Support the Emergency Operations Center during response to any disaster, emergency or major business
  • Support the Mobile Command Post and emergency site operations in coordinating with the emergency operations center.
  • Function effectively in a fluctuating and evolving virtual emergency operation
  • Support Emergency Social Services management in the facilitation of evacuee care and coordination.
  • Support the coordination of the corporate trunked interoperable radio system.

Education, Training and Exercise:

  • Supports management in the development and implementation of periodic functional reviews and exercises of disaster and nondisaster situations to assist in the evaluation of emergency preparedness plans.
  • Assist in the preparation, execution and validation of emergency preparedness training programs which includes facilitating and coordinating the development of both taskspecific and general knowledge training to ensure an acceptable level of preparedness.
  • Deliver Incident Command System Training to enhance interoperability and support a unified approach amongst partner agencies.
  • Develops and delivers public education and awareness materials.
  • Designs and develops multiagency tabletop, functional and fullscale exercises in collaboration with stakeholders.

General Duties:

  • Collaborate on the design of business proposals for project management initiatives and costing for various
  • Research innovative methods for achieving emergency preparedness objectives that support the corporate mission and vision statements.
  • Monitors and assesses developing or imminent events to determine and recommend proactive measures
  • Function in a manner that satisfies applicable sections within The Emergency Measures Bylaw and The Emergency Planning Act.
  • Assist with Notify Now or City of Regina Mass Notification System
  • Liaise with the Business Continuity Coordinator on matters related to Emergency Preparedness
  • Act as the Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity when required
  • Perform other related duties as required. Education & Experience


The education and experience may be obtained through either the completion of a University Degree in Emergency Preparedness/Management, Risk Management, Business or Public Administration, Planning or related field with an emphasis on emergency planning / risk management or Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or similar association, coupled with 2 to 3 years of experience.

Training in and understanding of the Incident command system (Level 100 minimum, preference will be given for higher levels).
Successful completion of a Provincial Certificate in Basic Emergency Management an asset.
Experience in municipa

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