Facilities and Emergency Management Coordinator

Job Information
Job Title: Facilities and Emergency Management Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 79030
Ministry: Mental Health and Addiction 
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 years)
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: February 2, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3 (023PSA)
Salary: $2,849.89 to $ bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

The Ministry of Mental Health is transforming Alberta's health system to the Alberta Recovery Model, which adopts a recovery-oriented approach for addiction and mental health. For more information see:  

A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life. The Ministry also liaises with the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates and Recovery Alberta. To learn more about Alberta Mental Health and Addiction and what we have to offer, follow this link: 

Are you ready to play a critical role in supporting Alberta's mental health system and strengthening provincial emergency response? The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is seeking a detail oriented, proactive Facilities and Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure our teams, programs, and emergency operations have the space, resources, and coordination they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate facility, office space, and accommodation needs across the ministry to support operational readiness, program growth, and workforce requirements.
• Assist with planning and implementing continuity and emergency response processes, including documentation, procedures, and readiness activities.
• Provide operational and logistical support during Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) activations, ensuring timely information flow, coordination, and deployment of ministry resources.
• Maintain accurate records, tracking systems, and documentation related to facilities, equipment, emergency tasks, and operational logistics.
• Support departmental preparedness initiatives, such as emergency exercises, drills, and the development or updating of continuity plans.
• Coordinate service requests, work orders, equipment needs, and workspace changes with service providers and cross ministry partners.
• Provide guidance to staff and leaders on facility procedures, emergency protocols, and readiness requirements.
• Identify emerging facility or emergency related risks, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to mitigation planning.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients, partners, and external emergency response stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination.
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving – Ability to drive continuous improvement by asking questions, exploring different methods, sharing insights, and using diverse perspectives to inform decisions.
• Agility – Ability to anticipate and manage change by adapting quickly, communicating impacts clearly, supporting others through transitions, and making effective decisions in uncertain situations.
• Drive for Results – Ability to exceed goals and achieve shared outcomes through planning, holding self and others accountable, partnering effectively across groups, and striving to surpass expectations.
• Develop Networks – Ability to build inclusive, stakeholder-focused relationships by engaging diverse groups, understanding their needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes.

University degree in Business, Engineering, Emergency Management or Public Administration, and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience related to the role; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
  
  

Required Experience: 

• Facility management.
• Emergency management (including planning and response).
• Business continuity processes.
• Occupational health and safety experience.
• Experience in risk identification, assessment, and treatment.
• Knowledge of provincial legislation and standards (Emergency Management Act, Government Emergency Management Regulation, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Code, Alberta Fire Code).
  
  

Assets: 

• Designation or certification in facility management, emergency management or business continuity.
• Current Standard First Aid certificate.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to 

This position requires the successful candidate to be available for call back after hours, on weekends, and on holidays as needed to respond to emergencies and operational disruptions.

A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence is required, as the role involves occasional travel to worksites across the province.

Hours of Work:

• 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
• 36.25 hours per week (full-time) Monday to Friday
  
  

Location: Commerce Place, St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G8

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

• Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - 
• Professional learning and development - 
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie