Advisor, Community Emergency Management Plans

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Advisor, Community Emergency Management Plans Requisition ID:4610 Affiliation: Exempt Position Type: Permanent Full Time Number of Openings: 1 Bi-weekly

Working Hours
70 hours bi-weekly Shift/Work Schedule:Monday to Friday Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Emergency Management Job

Location:
Fort McMurray Starting Salary Range*:$129,438
- $136,834 (Pay Band G) *The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Regional Emergency Services This is more than a job it’s a calling. We’re big enough to offer lots of opportunity and small enough that you are never just a number. You are part of a brotherhood, a sisterhood, a second family. You train together, grow together, and rise to every challenge as one. Our fully integrated Fire/EMS team responds with courage, compassion, and commitment offering firefighting, advanced life support, helicopter medical and rescue services, and more. Working side by side with our RCMP and Bylaw partners, we are part of a seamless network of first responders dedicated to protecting and serving our community. Together, we bring safety, strength, and support when it’s needed most. You’ll train hard, grow fast, and rise to every challenge with a team that feels like family. The department offers above-average wages, paid training opportunities, and excellent employee benefits including health, dental, and pension plans to support your lifestyle today and your future down the road. If you are up for a challenge, we have some boots that might fit you in a place where you can thrive and grow. GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Advisor, Community Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) will lead and maintain the operational plans in communities that have a CEMP developed. This position will provide support to the Emergency Social Services (ESS) program during activations of the Regional Emergency Coordination Centre (RECC). Primary responsibilities of this position include: Area Management: Oversees the ongoing development and success of the Community Based Emergency Management Program, including the review and revisions of associated documents to ensure the demands of each community are met. Incorporate the Community Based plans into the Regional Emergency Management Plan (REMP). Acts as the liaison between community groups and external stakeholders to create effective Community Emergency Management plans. Effectively develops and maintains relationships and ensures collaboration with stakeholders. Ensures that the Emergency Management branch, and the Municipality’s objectives are adequately supported with effective strategies, engagement, and programs that deliver a positive experience for municipal residents. Departmental Guidance: Develops and implements testing and revision of all emergency plans. Prepares reports and delivers presentations regarding progress of documents that support the Emergency Management Framework. Facilitates meetings and discussions, as well as taking a role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to department initiatives. Works within a team environment to create risk reduction solutions for each community’s identified hazards. Implementation of Strategies: Provides additional support in maintaining RECC readiness and expertise and advice during its activation. Maintains and ensures the REMP meets legislative requirements and industry standards. Assists in identifying, coordinating, training, and educating RECC agency members, other municipal employees and external stakeholders as required. Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective Emergency Management (EM) strategies, policies, procedures, tools, and guidelines based on EM best practices. Plans events related to communities, relationships, and needs related to the Emergency Management Plans. Incorporates other stakeholder plans into the CEMP to reflect the action to any identified hazard (i.e.: Wildfire preparedness plan (Alberta Agriculture & Forestry). Leadership: Takes a lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining innovative and practical approaches to Emergency Management program initiatives including RECC, REMP maintenance, training, and exercises. Analyzes the effectiveness of existing Emergency Management programs at the local level and makes suggestions for further improvement. Educates internal and external collaborators in Emergency Management philosophy. SKILLS

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