Employment Opportunity – Emergency Management Coordinator

Summary:

The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) is responsible for the day to day administrative tasks related to the implementation of Emergency Planning and preparedness for the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation. Under the direction of the Councillor in charge, the EMC will work across a spectrum of activities in areas of security, business continuity and emergency management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain a comprehensive program to monitor and report on emergency preparedness and response issues;
Assist with developing up to date emergency response plans and procedures for natural disasters
Develop and assist with the implementation and ongoing evaluation of all hazard emergency response plans (ERP’s), fire safety plans
Develop, update, implement, review and practice Facility Emergency Response Plans
Facilitate, organize and provide training related to emergency preparedness and response; and increase the awareness and concern for emergency planning;
Exercise and test emergency response;
Provide information to Fire Crew and community members on the Fire Smart Program including program training opportunities, risk reduction and mitigation.
Review current reference material on emergency preparedness and response;

Qualifications:

The EMC requires knowledge and experience in emergency management, business continuity
Basic Emergency Management (BEM) or relevant diploma or degree in Emergency Management or possess equivalent work experience, training and education.
Must also have a minimum of 2 years of pertinent, proven field experience.
Occupational Health and Safety training is considered an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated organizational skills
Able to work under pressure, independently, and in a team environment and with flexible hours as workload demands
High level of confidentiality, personal and professional integrity
Proficient with computers, i.e. Microsoft Office 2010, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience working with a First Nations organization and familiarity with First Nations culture and history is considered an asset
Understanding of the lay of our lands
Must provide a current Criminal Record Check (CPIC);
Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle
Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends, and to perform other related duties as required or assigned