Manager of Emergency Planning

This position oversees emergency response planning, builds strong relationships with partner municipalities and provincial agencies, and advises elected officials, staff, and the public on emergency preparedness. The Manager leads regional initiatives in accordance with the Kings Regional Emergency Services Agreement, the Emergency Management Act, and the Provincial Standards for Regional Emergency Management Organizations.

As the successful applicant, you will also contribute to regional training, capacity-building, and public safety initiatives while working closely with municipal staff, Council members, emergency service providers, and community organizations. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen community resilience and ensure Kings County is ready to respond effectively to emergencies.

**Behavioural Competencies**:
Behavioural competencies are how we behave, act, and think in the workplace. They are attained through formal and informal education and training, life and work experiences, and in our relationships. The core competencies required by this position include:

- Achievement
- Working Strategically
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Leading & Developing
- **Others Core Expectations of Role**_

**Planning, Training & Coordination**:
The Manager is responsible for planning that engages the entire team and internal and external partners.

Key outcomes and responsibilities include:

- Facilitate, design and conduct emergency exercises
- Ensure the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) is prepared for use.
- Build staff capacity and redundancy for key ECC roles through ongoing training and exercises.
- Facilitate the delivery of appropriate emergency management training for municipal staff and partners.
- Prepare, review and evaluate Regional Emergency Management Plan submissions to forward to Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management (NSDEM).
- Participate in the development of NSDEM emergency plans and liaises with provincial officials as appropriate.
- Conduct hazard assessments and risk analyses
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory list of resources available for emergency responses.
- Establish and maintain Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with other interested parties to support a collaborative response to emergencies.
- Establish and maintain MOUs and agreements with local and regional agencies, community groups and service providers that may be needed to support emergency planning and response.
- Recommend and develop policies and standing operating procedures that will support or improve emergency planning and response.
- Advise on Business Continuity Plans that support the timely restoration of essential municipal services to residents following an emergency.

**People Leadership, Communication and Management.**

Support the establishment of a strong, collaborative team that supports municipal directions and strategy.
- Manage Kings REMO in accordance with municipal bylaws, plans and the InterMunicipal Services Agreement.
- Engage partner municipalities and organizations to maintain a high level of readiness and coordination during emergencies.
- Bring together groups and resources to develop and enhance REMO programs and projects.
- Supervise and execute work in a safe manner in accordance with organizational and other legislated policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines and/or standards.
- Maintain open, collaborative communication with NSDEM.
- Support municipal staff participating in REMO activities through clear policies, procedures, coaching and position descriptions.
- Coordinate public information tools and outreach initiatives including the Kings REMO website, social media, IamResponding, and community engagement.
- Manage the Kings County Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry.
- Coordinate Kings County’s use of Emergency Alerts. Health and Safety. The protection of life and property is the foundation of this role and drives the generation and maintenance of all regional emergency measures planning and activities. This position will ensure that public safety as well as occupational health and safety is reflected throughout all REMO plans and strategies.

**Reporting and Data**:

- Create and maintain records, data, and reports for all REMO functions and to support effective decision-making.
- Keep an up-to-date, accessible and comprehensive database of key partners and community contacts.
- Prepare reports to inform and engage municipalities, partners and the public. - Manage budgets, procurement and project expenses.

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience**:

- Excellent communication, leadership and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Experience supervising and managing staff and resources.
- Experience in project management - Experience in emergency or disaster planning and response.

**General Capabilities**:

- Ability to contribute to a team as both a leader and follower.
- Ability to function as an effective pro