Manager - Emergency Management

**Manager - Emergency Management**

**Location**: Provincial Head Office in Edmonton, AB.

**Position Status**: Full Time (40 hours/week), Permanent.

**The Organization**

**The Opportunity**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead OMG emergency response, preparedness and recovery programming for OMG departments, affiliates, and citizens through the stages of concept, design, proposal, funding, implementation, and reporting.
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Coordinate and deliver appropriate emergency preparedness and response training, including print and digital materials.
- Act as a technical advisor to the OMG departments and affiliates on emergency management issues.
- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders including governments, industry, institutions, citizens, and other OMG departments.
- Set strategic, professional, and departmental goals and objectives in coordination with the OMG Environment and Climate Change Department.
- Manage operational and fiscal activities of various programs, including developing and implementing project work plans, processes, and procedures, and forecasting within a designated budget.
- Request and evaluate bids from potential contractors, provide recommendations, and secure appropriate resources to be able to meet goals of projects and initiatives.
- Manage project contractors and consultants, oversee site plans and contracts, and verify final execution of project work.
- Draft and/or deliver reports, briefings, speaking notes, and presentations.
- Manage staffing responsibilities and perform supervisory duties including hiring and training staff, assigning job duties, and developing and overseeing staff work plans.
- Other duties as required.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Experience with community program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience with grant/funding proposals, work plans, and budgeting.
- Excellent report writing skills, and the ability to produce professional documents and presentations.
- A proven ability to deal with a high volume of work in a complex environment with multiple demands and critical timelines.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
- Experience managing contractors and consultants for multiple sites and projects.
- Strong cultural and political sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to deal with confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, and community.
- Recognized strength in leading and engaging teams and creating a culture that promotes development of individual and organizational capacity.
- Knowledge of Métis rights, history, culture, and people an asset.
- Experience working in government or non-profits an asset.

**Qualifications**
- Post Secondary Education and/or Training in Emergency Management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the delivery of programming related to safety, emergency response, emergency management, or related field. Volunteer experience in these areas is considered related experience.
- Experience leading a team is considered an asset.

**Other Requirements**
- Position will be based in Edmonton. Applicants outside of Edmonton within Alberta may be considered.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends. During emergency situations, work hours may extend regular business hours.
- Travel within and outside of Alberta is a requirement. Travel outside of normal business hours (including weekends) may be required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and operational vehicle.
- Ability to work remotely in a secure location, maintaining confidentiality, when operating outside of OMG office(s).

**What We Offer**
- The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- Generous time off policies.
- TheMétis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Visi