Emergency Management Analyst

Job Summary

The Emergency Management Analyst (EMA) collects threat related information from the public, analyzes it using both classified and unclassified databases, and produces reports for operational sectors. The EMA also monitors open source information and disseminates national security related information to internal and external clients.

• Collect information from the public by obtaining, evaluating and interpreting potential threat related information and establishing an appropriate course of action.
• Evaluate, assess complex data and provide information analysis by preparing reports and providing recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Respond to crises and emerging national security events and inform key stakeholders within the intelligence community.
• Provide continuous (24/7) point of contact and operational support to key stakeholders nationally and internationally.
• Keep abreast of current events by engaging with relevant stakeholders, monitoring open sources and threat assessment reports.
• Act as a resource person by providing support to National Exercise Planning (NEXP) & Major Events (ME).
• Assist management with projects and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience
• College diploma and four (4) years of experience
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Emergency Management, Security, Criminology, Social Science, 911 Emergency Call Centre or related field.
• The Undergraduate degree/College Diploma must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
• Any higher level of education (i.e., Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

• A minimum of one-year experience providing client services.
• Experience in conducting research from various sources and analyzing the information in order to draw inferences or make recommendations verbally or in writing.

• Judgement
• Behavioral flexibility
• Teamwork
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Organizational skills / multitasking

• Experience working in a Federal/Provincial/Territorial Emergency Operations Centre and in making decisions in a stressful environment (i.e., in an operations centre, as a member of an emergency response team, or similar security related environment).
• Knowledge of global issues and trends related to terrorism and espionage and their implications for Canada and Canadians.
• Educational background in Emergency Management, Security, Criminology, Social Science, 911 Emergency Call Centre or related field.
• Experience in complex data analysis, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in high‑pressure situations.

• Required to work shift work (24/7 environment) rotational shifts that extend beyond core hours of work (8–12 hours); overtime on short notice, being subject to call‑back for an extended period of time.
• Employees must possess and maintain a valid and permanent Canadian driver’s license for the duration of their employment in that position.
• No possibility of remote work. The position requires to work physically from the Headquarters in Ottawa, ON.

• Bilingual CBC

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being…