Emergency Management Coordinator

**Emergency Management Coordinator**

**Location**: 11821 123 Street Edmonton, AB.

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

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop, implement, and report on emergency response, preparedness and recovery programming for Otipemisiwak Métis Government departments, affiliates, and citizens.
- Assist with the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Assist in planning and implementation of emergency management and initiatives throughout all stages: concept, design, proposal, implementation, and reporting.
- Coordinate and deliver appropriate emergency preparedness and response training, including print and digital materials.
- Collaborate with the Manager - Emergency Management to develop proposals and identify funding opportunities for community support and pilot initiatives.
- Assist with planning and implementation of community engagements, as required.
- Seek out potential project partnerships (including consultants and contractors), draft scopes of work, evaluate proposals, and provide recommendations to management staff on appropriate resources to be able to meet goals of projects and initiatives.
- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders including governments, industry, institutions, citizens, and other Otipemisiwak Métis Government departments.
- Assist in coordinating and conducting community engagements related to environment and climate change, including presenting, facilitating, recording, and reporting on sessions.
- Draft and/or deliver reports, briefings, speaking notes, and presentations.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Experience with community program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Excellent report writing skills, and the ability to produce professional documents and presentations.
- Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills, and an ability to work with and convey messages to different audiences.
- Excellent analytical thinking and execution skills.
- Ability to deal with a high volume of work in a complex environment with multiple demands and critical timelines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work with a team or independently.
- Experience with grant/funding proposals, work plans, and budgeting is an asset.
- 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 two 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 and/or knowledge with grant/funding proposals, supporting work plans, and budgeting will be considered assets.
- Experience working in government or non-profits is 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 Otipemisiwak Métis Government office(s).

**What We Offer**
- The opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, 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.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.
- The_**_ _**_Otipemisiwak_**_ _**_Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._