Emergency Management Coordinator - Drayton Valley, Canada - Brazeau County

Brazeau County

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Drayton Valley, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Emergency Management Coordinator

Department:
Administration

Reports to:
Chief Administrative Officer
***: Brazeau County is seeking a full-time Emergency Management Coordinator to support and manage the County's Municipal Emergency Plan for the municipality. This position will support the emergency management four pillars of preparedness, mitigation and prevention, response, and recovery for Brazeau County. This position ensures the ongoing readiness of the Incident Command Team, trains employees, reviews emergency plans, and administers ongoing compliance with provincial regulations.

The individual has a high aptitude for communicating and relationship building and can effectively work with diverse groups and stakeholders including elected officials, senior management, municipal partners, and fire services.

Responsibilities:

Review and update the Municipal Emergency Plan for Brazeau County and ensure the plan maintains approval by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA).
Follow legislative requirements of the _Alberta Emergency Management Act_ as the appointed Director of Emergency Management for Brazeau County.
Ensure readiness of Brazeau County operations and employees for an emergency response incident including training employees and creating and maintaining plans.
Develop and lead the Incident Command Team including regular meetings, training specific roles, and tabletop exercises.
Provide ongoing communication and work in an effective team environment with the appointed Deputy Directors of Emergency Management staff.
Participate in ongoing municipal collaboration for emergency management planning and initiatives with the Town of Drayton Valley and the Village of Breton.
Adaptable to being appointed the joint emergency management planning responsibilities for municipal partners of Brazeau County.
Develop and maintain contact with stakeholders, agencies, suppliers, vendors, and contractors in preparation for an emergency incident.
Prepare and maintain emergency management supplies.
Administer and complete postincident reporting and duties within an effective time range of incidents.
Adheres to guidelines set out in Brazeau County's policies and administrative directives.
Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and codes, and participates in the Health and Safety Program.
To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements.
Will be required in the event of a municipal emergency to administer and support the emergency operations centre and incident action/recovery plan.
Shall acquire and maintain required certification and training specific to the position.
Overtime and weekend work will be required as necessary for emergency operational needs.

Competency Areas:

Education/Training:

Postsecondary education in Disaster and Emergency Management or similar emergency management field.
ICS 300 certification is required, and willing to obtain ICS 400 within the first six months of employment.
Completion of AEMA's Director of Emergency Management course would be considered an asset.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

A valid Class 5 License is required.
A Satisfactory Five-Year Commercial Driver's Abstract is required.

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

Five to seven years of experience in emergency preparedness/response program development and delivery.
Project coordination and management experience including detailed planning activities and developing documentation.
Organizational, communication, team building, coaching, interpersonal and public relations skills.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Leadership skills with the ability to direct and supervise teams of various sizes.
A strong service focus with highly effective verbal and written communication skills is required to communicate successfully.
Knowledge of municipal and emergency management legislation.
Clear and confident presentation skills with the ability to address different audiences when required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Classification and Compensation:

Fulltime twoyear term position including benefits and pension.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week)
Participates in earned Flex Day program.

Applications:

**_ Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted._