Emergency Management Officer

Are you a dynamic, experienced emergency management professional passionate about ensuring community safety and resilience? The City of Edmonton seeks a dedicated Emergency Management Officer, specializing in business continuity planning, to join our team.Reporting to the Senior Manager of Emergency Management, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining, and implementing the City’s comprehensive emergency management program. Adhering to the Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation requirements, this program utilizes an all-hazards approach to prepare for, respond to, and recover from major emergencies and disasters. In a major Canadian municipality navigating the complexity of climate-related risks and a population experiencing rapid growth, you will be specifically tasked with leading and implementing the City of Edmonton’s business continuity program As one of five Emergency Management Officers, you will also participate in backfilling a 24/7 on-call Duty Officer rotation, typically a few days per month.We encourage you to apply if you are ready to use your strong experience in business continuity planning to support an organization that supports a growing and diverse community.What will you do?Manage and maintain the City’s business continuity programConduct hazard inventory and risk assessments in partnership with internal and external partners and collaboratorsLead or co-lead the planning of business continuity exercises and facilitate post-activation lessons learnedAssume leadership roles within the Emergency Coordination Centre during activations, providing direct supervision to seconded City of Edmonton employees from across the corporationParticipate in developing and delivering briefings to the Emergency Advisory Committee (Edmonton City Council) and Emergency Management Agency (the City of Edmonton’s Executive Leadership Team, the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief of Community Safety and Risk and the Chief of Police)Translate any strategic insights and directions from the Emergency Advisory Committee and Emergency Management Agency into timely operational actionsIn the rotating 24/7 Duty Officer role, authorize the deployment of the City’s emergency social services, manage partnership relationships and community donations during emergencies and, if necessary, recommend the activation of the Municipal Emergency planPreferred Qualifications:Instructor qualified to deliver Incident Command System trainingBusiness Continuity Planning certification from the Disaster Recovery Institute or equivalentCertified Emergency Manager from the International Association of Emergency Managers, or eligibility for same based on experienceSkills required for success:In-depth knowledge of Emergency Programs and experience as an Incident Commander/Director, “Chief of” or command staff in an activated Emergency Coordination CentreAbility to make effective and calm decisions under time pressure with limited informationStrong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to facilitate training and interact with diverse agency and community partnersDemonstrated commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion, including the knowledge and experience as to how these commitments relate to business continuity planningDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing tasks and ensuring completion within work plansDemonstrated ability to support physically and psychologically safe working conditions for multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure situationsAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )Applicants may be testedConditions of employment and work environment:Up to: 1 temporary position for up to 18 monthsHours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - FridaySalary: $105,668.31 - $132,083.94 (Annually)This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksiteThis position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of EdmontonValid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent); Must obtain business auto insurance for personal vehicle use on City businessObtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this positionThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits at https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of EdmontonRecruitment Consultant: AS/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation. #J-18808-Ljbffr