Emergency Management Coordinator - Malahat, Canada - Malahat First Nation

Malahat First Nation

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Malahat, Canada

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Malahat Nation: 110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V0R 2P4

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Emergency Management Coordinator:

REPORTS TO Executive Director Infrastructure & Capital Projects

START DATE As Soon As Possible

STATUS 35-hours per week (fulltime 1-Year Term)

Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet,_ _south_ _of_ _the_ _village_ _of_ _Mill_ _Bay,_ _about_ _40kilometres_ _north_ _of_ _Victoria,_ _British_ _Columbia._

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Executive Director Infrastructure and Capital Projects, the Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Emergency Management Program and for the development, review and revision of the Emergency Preparedness Plan.

The Emergency Management Coordinator serves as the liaison between Chief and Council, Executive Director, and the Emergency Management Committee.

It is the responsibility of the Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure that adequate attention is given to all aspects of the Emergency Management Program-including direct and indirect support for related planning such as a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), Communicable Disease Emergency Plan, Comprehensive Community Plan, and planning relating to protection of public health (Health Emergency Management).

_This position is a one-year fulltime term position that works in Malahat Nation community, with mínimal local travel as required.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop or update the Nationbased, allhazards Emergency Plan and develop and implement an overall Emergency Program focussed on mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery;
Develop and implement a multiyear Malahat Nation Emergency Plan Workplan;
Develop and implement a multiyear Training and Exercise Plan for leadership, staff and volunteers;
Oversee the development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (including FireSmart and forest fuel reduction management activities);
Coordinate annual assessment of local risks, evaluation of mitigation projects, preparing evacuation plans, and other responsibilities;
Coordinate implementation of strategies recommended by the Emergency Management Committee, ex., hold public awareness sessions, organize training, and establishing EOC facilities;
Coordinate the purchase and tracking of all equipment, materials and supplies on behalf of the program;
Produce appropriate agendas, materials & summaries, and arrange and facilitate meetings of the Emergency Management Committee;
Prepare an annual budget, based on input from the Emergency Management Committee;
Organize community education—personal, family & community emergency preparedness programs;
Collaborate and support knowledge and capacity in "Health Emergency Management" (protecting public health) with the health staff, Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council, FNHA and others;
Promote capacity development & community development—work with education, economic development and employment and training to promote emergency managementrelated employment or contract opportunities for community members;
Write proposals and provide administrative coordination of projects;
Provide a single point of contact for the overall Emergency Management Program and for EMBC, FNHA, FNESS, ISC, and Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council. This position is also responsible for giving presentations on the program to community members and other groups who may request such a presentation;
Maintain and build relationships and liaise with Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and other First Nations or government agencies involved in providing direct emergency response/recovery or supports during a major emergency or disaster;
Conduct informal or formal debrief sessions of emergency response as needed. Assess the effectiveness of the overall Emergency Program and report to Chief and Council;
Other duties as required

EDUCATION
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EXPERIENCE:

Grade 12 (or equivalent) is required; a Certificate or Degree in Emergency Management is preferred; or other relevant courses, training (including informal EMCR workshops), or workshops completed in emergency management.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of practical work experiences in the emergency management arena, preferably as an Emergency Response Coordinator and acquired in First Nation community environments.
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check is a requirement for employment in this position.
Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver's Licence, provide a satisfactory driver's abstract, and have access to a reliable vehicle as a condition of employment.
Must be willing to travel when necessary and also work outside of normal business hours when requested (inclu