Emergency Preparedness Specialist

2 months ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Energy Regulator Full time

Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer is preferred, other locations will be considered

Employment Type: Limited Term - Anticipated duration 12 months

Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $91,200 - $114,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Emergency Preparedness Specialist - Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to join the Regulatory Compliance branch. The Emergency Preparedness Specialist supports the AER’s environmental protection and public safety mandate by leading and independently conducting complex compliance assurance activities (audits, reviews, educational activities, etc.) on industry operations in alignment with the Regulatory Compliance Branch’s Operational Plan.

The Emergency Preparedness Specialist ensures industry’s compliance with applicable rules and regulations and assures public safety and environmental protection around energy and mineral development in Alberta. This role also ensures that appropriate Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), as well as setbacks, are in place, so that industry maintains an effective level of preparedness and has the necessary resources and trained personnel in place to respond to an incident. In addition, this role assists in the review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), participates in AER Hearings, and responds to various action requests to support the AER’s Regulatory Compliance Branch.

What your day-to-day will look like:
- Lead and independently conduct complex audits on Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) that are directly related to operations/activities within the AER’s jurisdiction as per Directive 071.-
- Train and provide technical evaluations regarding emergency preparedness, Directive 071, and land use planning, and explain the AER’s emergency management program to internal and external stakeholders.- Design, implement and lead audit surveillance plans, collect and analyze information from varied and numerous sources to determine compliance, resolve problems to support provincial and field operations teams and make recommendations to improve operations of the AER’s Emergency Management Team in the emergency preparedness space as it pertains to ERP audits and Directive 071.- Respond to and lead others in handling setback referral requests to ensure public safety in relation to energy and mineral development and land use planning, as mandated by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), by actively managing the AER’s Setback Referrals inbox.- Respond to and lead others in handling inquiries from industry regarding Directive 071 by actively managing the AER’s EPA Helpline inbox.- Assess industry’s capability to respond to incidents through emergency response exercise evaluations by attending and reviewing industry exercises in the field to ensure credibility and effective ERPs are in place, and that these plans can be implemented by external parties (industry). Participate in, observe, and/or evaluate cross-government and industry-led exercises.- Support the AER’s Department Operations Centre (ECC), if activated, and play a role in the Incident Command System (ICS) based system, if required.- Assist and/or train other staff as needed in all areas above.

What we’re looking for in you:
- Degree in emergency management or other related education.- 5-7 years of experience in emergency management, with a focus on emergency preparedness, preferably in the energy sector.- Academic and practical experience in emergency management principles, phases, and incident command, as well as a strong knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) is preferred.- Strong knowledge and understanding of_ AER’s Directive 071: Emergency Preparedness and Response_.- Possess the qualities of a strong team player able to work within a high functioning team in both non-stressful and stressful environments.- Comfortable with change and the ability to meet AER performance goals and maintain alignment with division goals and strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound recommendations based on expertise.- Experience with risk-informed decision making and the ability to multitask, manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment.- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills with special attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Additional Information:- Pre-placement Medical required due to the physical elements of the role which include, walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairwells, entering and exiting vehicles, driving long distances, and working in all weather conditions.- Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s license along with a positive driving record.- Additional training is required and will be provided, First Aid, H2S Alive, and Defensive Driver Training.- Required travel



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