Emergency Management Operations Leader

2 months ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada City of Calgary Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Emergency Management Operations Leader to join our team at the City of Calgary. As an Assistant Deputy Chief with the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), you will play a key role in overseeing staff responsible for emergency planning, training, and response preparedness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to direct reports, including Planners responsible for emergency planning and response preparedness, Agency Training, Concept of Operations, Exercise development, and system improvement.
  • Support the Chief and Deputy Chief with strategic deliverables, develop and manage goals and objectives for the work area, assign and monitor project deliverables and work plans, and manage business planning requirements and budget.
  • Manage human resource functions including recruitment, coaching, training, career development, performance management, and time and labour for employees to ensure quality and service standards are met.
  • Maintain effective relationships with critical partners and support their emergency preparedness both in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and in their own service areas.
  • Provide strategic support to agency members in emergency planning and preparedness initiatives, training, and facilitations.
  • Act as a member of general staff within the EOC when activated for emergency events; direct operations, develop situational awareness materials and briefings, mentor staff from other areas of the organization, implement emergency plans and procedures, and provide other leadership functions for response staff and partner agencies.
  • Provide after-hours monitoring and escalation of emergency incidents and make decisions to ensure emergencies are resourced and coordinated appropriately, including the opening of the Emergency Operations Center and the activation of the Municipal Emergency Plan.
Qualifications
  • A completed 2-year diploma in Emergency Management, Leadership, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, or related field and at least 8 years of emergency management experience that includes at least 3 years of supervisory experience in an emergency management context; OR
  • A degree in Emergency Management, Leadership, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, or related field and at least 5 years of emergency management, business continuity, or issues management experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience; OR
  • A graduate degree in emergency management, Leadership, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, or related field and at least 3 years of emergency management, business continuity, or issues management experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending, or a valid Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
  • Designation/certification as a Certified Emergency Manager, Associated Emergency Manager, or Certified/Associate Business Continuity Professional will be considered an asset.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities during complex, high-pressure situations.
  • Strong communication skills, facilitation, collaborative leadership, and critical thinking skills are essential to this role.
Pre-employment Requirements
  • An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
  • Must obtain a City of Calgary security clearance.
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

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