Information & Engagement Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Be the voice of emergency preparedness in Alberta. Lead public education, stakeholder engagement, and resilience initiatives that help communities prepare for emergencies.

About the Role:

As a senior preparedness specialist, you will lead public and partner engagement, public education, and outreach initiatives that strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster resilience across Alberta. You'll build strategic partnerships, deliver impactful learning programs, and serve as a trusted advocate for preparedness.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as AEMA's lead spokesperson and subject matter expert on emergency preparedness and disaster resilience.
• Identify and champion partnership opportunities that expand organizational reach, strengthen public and partner relationships, and maximize impact.
• Developing and delivering training, presentations, workshops, and public awareness initiatives.
• Leading public and partner engagement strategies that build partnerships and expand program reach.
• Creating educational resources, e-learning products, and outreach materials for diverse audiences.
• Identifying and advancing innovative public education and community engagement opportunities.
• Conducting research, analyzing data, and recommending improvements to programs and engagement approaches.
• Leading projects, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring quality program delivery.
• Representing AEMA at conferences, community events, and stakeholder forums across Alberta.
  
  

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

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.

• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience.  Holds self and others responsible for results.  Partners with groups to achieve outcomes.  Aims to exceed expectations.
• 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.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.  

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in field of study related to the position, PLUS 2 years related experience or equivalent as described

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, OR
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education
  
  
  • For Example:
    • Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 5 year of experience; OR
    • Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience; OR
    • Related minimum 6 years of experience  

Must-Haves:

• Experience in public engagement and community engagement, including Indigenous, youth and/or newcomer communities.
• Experience developing and delivering public education or training programs.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, frameworks, or systems to strengthen partnerships, support collaboration, and advance organization goals.
• Experience leading complex projects, strategies, or initiatives.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience applying inclusive and equitable engagement practices, using frameworks such as IAP2, DEI, and GBA+ to support meaningful participation and diverse perspectives.
• Experience working with municipalities, Indigenous communities, or emergency management partners.

Assets:

• Experience serving as a spokesperson or public-facing subject matter expert.
• Knowledge of emergency management, preparedness, or disaster resilience.
• Experience developing e-learning, digital content, or educational resources.
• Experience creating communications and public awareness materials and/or campaigns.
• Knowledge of Alberta's emergency management environment.
• Experience using data and evaluation methods to measure program effectiveness.
• Experience leading or coordinating the work of others.
• Awareness of emerging trends and best practices in public and community engagement, including inclusive and equitable engagement approaches.

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

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as they relate to the role.

Written Assessments: Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.

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 we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.