Advisor, Emergency Management

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Requisition :4610
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Emergency Management
Job Location: Fort Mc Murray

Starting Salary Range*:$129,438 - $136,834 (Pay Band G)

* The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

This is more than a job it’s a calling. We’re big enough to offer lots of opportunity and small enough that you are never just a number. You are part of a brotherhood, a sisterhood, a second family. You train together, grow together, and rise to every challenge as one.

Our fully integrated Fire/EMS team responds with courage, compassion, and commitment offering firefighting, advanced life support, helicopter medical and rescue services, and more. Working side by side with our RCMP and Bylaw partners, we are part of a seamless network of first responders dedicated to protecting and serving our community. Together, we bring safety, strength, and support when it’s needed most.

You’ll train hard, grow fast, and rise to every challenge with a team that feels like family. The department offers above-average wages, paid training opportunities, and excellent employee benefits including health, dental, and pension plans to support your lifestyle today and your future down the road.

If you are up for a challenge, we have some boots that might fit you in a place where you can thrive and grow.

The Advisor, Emergency Management is responsible for leading and managing resources (budget, equipment, contractors, and materials), for the Emergency Management Program as well as the day-to-day operations of the Regional Emergency Coordination Centre (RECC), within the approved budget, operating policies, and procedures. Performs duties as it relates to the emergency management program including, RECC, Regional Emergency Management Plan (REMP) maintenance, emergency management training and exercise delivery, hazard-risk-vulnerability assessment (HRVA) and situational awareness and monitoring, and Mobile Command Post readiness.

The Advisor leads the Regional Emergency Services (RES) Drone program. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Area management: Assists the Director, Emergency Management with Emergency Management program service delivery. Provides direct involvement in daily RECC operations, maintenance of the REMP, training and exercise design and delivery, HRVA and situational awareness and monitoring, budgeting, and strategic planning of the overall design and deployment of Emergency Management program initiatives. Is considered the subject matter expert and leader on activation procedures/processes within the RECC operation (standing up).

Ensures Emergency Management program is developed according to legislation, industry standards, and best practices.

Leadership: Takes a lead role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to Emergency Management program initiatives including RECC, REMP maintenance, emergency management training and exercises, HRVA and situational awareness and monitoring, including the drone and mobile command post. Provides the…