Emergency Management Technician

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and annually update the M.D. of Bonnyville Emergency Management Plan (EMP).
- Research and recommend best practices to residents with respect to emergency preparedness.
- Organize and execute training opportunities within the ICS framework for M.D. Staff.
- Organize and assist in executing table-top and functional exercises focused on testing the responsiveness of the EMP.
- Organize and maintain a repository of manuals, documents, and necessary equipment in support of the EMP.
- Maintain contact manuals for agencies, partners, and personnel referenced in the EMP.
- Update and maintain the administrative filing system for the EMP including all partner agreements, bylaws, and so on.
- Prepare, disseminate, and collate all documentation pertaining to the Emergency Management Agency and the Emergency Management Advisory Committee.
- Maintain a detailed working knowledge of the geography of the M.D., and conduct ongoing risk assessments on potential hazards, e.g. standing deadfall, flood plains, etc.
- Participate and assist in planning public outreach and consultation sessions to community groups and ratepayers throughout the M.D. (Risk Mitigation)
- Instruct M.D., and occasionally employees from outside of the organization, in ICS related materials. (certification through AEMA would be required and provided)
- Be available to participate as a technical specialist within our area All-Hazards Incident Management Team (A.S.I.S.T.)
- Administer the Voyent Alert System on behalf of the M.D., including dissemination of alerts.
- Participate in the Alberta Emergency Alerts system, including dissemination of alerts.
- Coordinate ESS elements of the EMP including volunteer employees who may deploy during an incident.
- Liaise with local and provincial representatives in all areas involving ESS.
- Prepare and collate all accounts payable processes through the M.D.’s purchase order system.
- This position may be utilized on a part-time administrative basis in support of the Public Safety Department.
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as required.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of two (2) year Diploma, Certificate, or undergraduate degree in Disaster or Emergency Management from an accredited technical institution or University.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of education alone.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
- Experience working with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) will be considered an asset.
- Experience working within the Incident Command System (ICS) framework will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of M.D. geography and related elements would be an asset.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Criminal record check/Enhanced Reliability screening will be required.
- Strong public relations, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and networking abilities.

**Please visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.**

All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:
Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87

Attn: Human Resources

Postal Bag 1010

Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7

Fax : 780-826-4524

Pay: From $34.80 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person