Operations Officer

**Operations Officer**
**Emergency Measures Organization**
**Permanent**
**Open competition**
**Fredericton**

**Who we are**

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

The Department of Public Safety is seeking a qualified bilingual individual to fill the position of Operations Officer for its Emergency Measures Organization. Reporting to the provincial Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for operation readiness and support and execution of provincial emergency operations during emergencies in order to mitigate the consequences of disaster.

**What you will do**

Specific duties include instructing emergency management courses, and providing advice and assistance to municipalities, industry and government regarding emergency response and assistance. Operations Officers are required to regularly assess developing or actual situations, assess risks, and prepare risk assessments for planning consideration. Operations staff are expected to be familiar with and many different technical platforms and alert systems, as well as maintain and updating large distribution list.

**Work environment**
- Office location: 65 Brunswick Street, Fredericton NB
- Office layout: office provided along with PEOC
- Your Team: (small team comprising of 5 people, can grow during events)
- We promote a scent-reduced environment
- After hours work in support of operations and as provincial duty officer

**Who you are?**

**Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following**:

- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Self control and stamina
- Written communication in both official languages
- Consulting skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Presentation skills
- Able to instruct on Emergency Management Courses
- Ability to use Office Technologies, Software and Applications
- Ability mange and update contact list

**Need to have (their essential skills and qualifications)**

University degree in Arts, Business Administration or similar discipline supplemented with courses in risk management, emergency management, media relations, and/or risk analysis and a minimum of 2 years' experience in emergency services and/or related experience or Post-Secondary Education with 5 years related experience. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

**_ An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered._**

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required, please state your language capability.

**OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:The following operational requirement(s) is also required:
a valid driver's license to carry out duties throughout the province. As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance at the level of SECRET, in accordance with the Government of Canada Security Policy.

**Nice to Have (their asset qualifications)**

Preference will be given to those applicants who have training and/or experience in emergency response in areas of policing, corrections, firefighting, ground search and rescue, delivery of ambulance services or the military.

**Wage**

$2,056 - $2,876 bi-weekly (Pay Band 4)

**What can GNB offer you?**
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training *
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services *
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
- 1.25 days/month of paid vacation

**Providing a safe workplace for all. **Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

**How to apply**

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place - 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

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