Emergency Management Planner

Role Responsibilities

Emergency Management Planners (EMPs) develop, plan, facilitate, coordinate, and execute provincial level emergency management plans, exercises and the lessons learned process. EMPs ensure that programs and plans are in place so that the Government of Alberta (GOA) is prepared and ready to support ministries, municipalities, industry and the Government of Canada during incidents, emergencies, and disasters. These efforts span the four pillars of emergency management to include: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. EMPs also assist operations of the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC), coordinating work aligned with the Incident Command System (ICS) and assigned roles in support of the Plans Chief and Plans Section, to solve problems and coordinate cross-government actions to ensure an effective government response to emergencies.

The EMP may be assigned specific files to lead and will also provide support to other members of the unit. Some of these files may include planning related to: 

• Consequence Management
• Business Continuity
• Lessons Learned
• Exercise Design
• Incident Management Team (IMT)

During emergency operations and exercises (developmental opportunity), EMP(s) could fill a multitude of roles or positions in the PECC in accordance with the ICS. Primarily as a member of the Plans Section, EMPs could be employed up to and including the Plans Section Chief (Plans, Manager) for AEMA and/or assume the lead of an ICS unit consisting of other Planners. Working with multiple Ministries’ representatives and specialist planners, the incumbent will assist in the development of plans that consider the protection of life, property and the environment, and the economy. This position might be required to assume other facilitation and leadership roles as required under ICS within the PECC during an activation. As the position is deployable, these responsibilities can be performed from disparate locations. EMPs ensure that the planning facilities are always ready for use on a 24/7 basis.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.

Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.

Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill. Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.

Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks. Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same. Proactively explains impact of changes. Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others. Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.

Qualifications

Required: University degree in a related field PLUS 2 years of progressively responsible related experience or equivalency as described.

Equivalency: 
For Example:

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 5 years of experience
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience
• Related minimum 6 years of experience 

The successful candidate MUST also have:

• Experience in emergency planning, including developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency planning and preparedness programs
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and implementing emergency and/ or contingency plans
• Several years of tactical and operational level experience in the fields of planning and the operation and function of an Operations Centre
• Extensive experience writing complex plans that involve multiple stakeholders
• Experience in knowledge sharing through multiple mediums (presentations, exercises, briefings, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of the pillars of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), the Incident Command System, related government programs, and relevant acts and regulations that affect emergency management.
• Understanding of consequence management concepts, and processes
• Understanding of business continuity concepts, and processes
• Familiarity with provincial and federal disaster recovery programs
• A valid Class 5 Drivers license (or equivalent) and a clear driver abstract. 

Assets: 

• Experience with staff development and coaching
• Training and experience with BCP
• Certification as a Canadian Risk Management and Enterprise Risk
• Risk analysis methodologies outlined by the International Standards Organization ISO 31000 Risk Management and Canadian Standards Association CSA-Q850-97 Risk Management
• Incident Command System (ICS) 300 or higher; policy development experience
• Technical knowledge or experience with Critical Infrastructure Protection in an emergency management context
• Extensive experience within operational Intelligence roles (analyst, collator etc)
• Extensive experience and / or formal education in policy development.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: 1 x Permanent and 1 x Temporary up to 12 months

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

You must be able to travel with short notice for extended periods of time (i.e. be deployed to support an incident).  Additionally, you must be able to work non-standard hours with short notice for extended periods of time (i.e. weekends, evenings, nights, holidays etc. at times of incident). 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs