Coordinator, Emergency Management

Emergency Services

Recognizing the importance of emergency management, not only as it applies to disasters, but to business continuity, Strathcona County has created a new position, Coordinator, Emergency Management. This position will provide leadership and guidance to Strathcona County departments, senior management, the community and stakeholders regarding various aspects of emergency management.

 Responsibilities

• design, update and maintain all Strathcona County emergency management and business continuity plans, both corporate and departmental
• update and maintain operational protocols and procedures for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and associated documents, policies and activities
• design periodic Emergency Management and EOC exercises for the organization, provide guidance and coaching and analyze exercises for gaps and potential problems
• develop and maintain a comprehensive Resilience Plan for all County departments including emergency management and business continuity plans, incorporating an all-hazards
• monitor trends to provide Strathcona County with best practices in all phases of Emergency Management
• develop and manage the Emergency Management budget, including both operating and capital expenditures
• using the Incident Command System, provide command and leadership in the event of a disaster or emergency
• liaise with all levels of government, NGOs and partner organizations and agencies in Strathcona County

 Qualifications

• a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation or equivalent.; a degree in a related area is preferred
• a minimum five years of experience in an emergency management or emergency services leadership role
• the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with managers and senior leadership
• excellent communication, public speaking and facilitation skills
• excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan, build and finalize corporate documents within deadlines
• good working knowledge of GroupWise office systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and emergency management software and tools
• knowledge and ability in the area of emergency exercise design, simulations and competency measurement
• strong working knowledge of the Incident Command System with the ability to take command and show leadership in the event of a disaster or emergency
• knowledge of Emergency Services as well as Strathcona County's municipal organizational structure, departments and services is an asset

The annual salary for this permanent position is $84,557 to $105,687. We also offer professional development, generous employee benefits and 35-hour work week as part of our commitment to a motivating, healthy, and productive work place.

http://www.strathcona.ca/departments/Human_Resources/Careers/Coordinator-Emergency-Management.aspx

Competition #9-2011 closes February 4, 2011.  Applications only received in the manner indicated in the posting.