Provincial Duty Officer

Role Responsibilities

The Watch Station/Provincial Duty Officer (PDO) provides the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operational capability for the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) that monitors, analyzes and provides recommendations with regards to hazards or emergencies that have impacts or potential impacts on Alberta community functions, Alberta and/or Albertans. The PDO provides situational awareness for executive decision-makers and elected officials. The Watch Station/PDO is the first point of contact for emergencies or disasters that are impacting the Government of Alberta (GoA), municipalities, First Nations, Metis Settlements, or federal partners and that require a GoA response.

Responsibilities Include:

• Respond to inquiries that are related to requests for information, advice on emergency techniques, and requests for assistance
• Build and maintain situational awareness of potential and ongoing public safety emergencies or disasters that impact Alberta and/or Albertans
• Disseminate information on potential or ongoing emergency or disasters that may require a GoA response activities
• Support to the PECC staff during a PECC elevation of Level 2 or higher and other Provincial Operations Units and lines of work
• Ensuring readiness of the PECC and Watch Station, including the business continuity actions to maintain these critical services
• Research, write and edit material for publication and distribution to increase awareness and inform decision making
• Contribute to the maintenance and readiness of the PECC, alternate PECC, and MESA 

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.

Creative problem-solving: Considering your options in a new way by challenging the typical process and considering others' perspectives to find an alternative solution.

Systems thinking: Work in the APS is part of a larger system, where one person's work affects another's. We need to look beyond our work to consider our impact on others, understand connections and communicate clearly.

Agility: Being flexible in an ever-changing workplace. This includes expecting and supporting change and being able to assess a new priority's impact on your job and others.

Develop networks: Proactively grow your networks and build trusting relationships with those you work with and may work with in the future

Build collaborative environments: Leading and contributing to a work environment that allows diverse people to work together productively to reach goals.

Qualifications

Required:  University degree in a related field, no experience required; 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 3 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience
Related minimum 4 years of experience

Must-Haves

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the four pillars of emergency management
• Thorough knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills and social media platforms
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• A driver’s license and clear abstract is required
• Air Brake program completion and you must have or be willing to obtain this qualification

Assets: 

• Understanding of GoA and AEMA emergency planning
• Familiarity with applicable legislation, regulations, and guidelines
• Incident Command System (ICS) I-300 Certification
• Experience working in an Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC)
  
  

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: 40 hours per week - Following training, this position operates on 12-hour rotating day and night shifts (6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) on a 4-on, 4-off schedule.

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.

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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)  OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.