Provincial Recovery Coordinator

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Posting Date: Apr 22, 2025

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Provincial Recovery Coordinator 
Job Requisition ID: 70597
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until October 31, 2026
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: ​$2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,291/ year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx


The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. 
 

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.
 

Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.  To learn more about Public Safety and Emergency Services, follow the link to: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Provincial Recovery Planning, the Provincial Recovery Coordinator strengthens AEMA's recovery preparedness and operational support prior to and during a large-scale response, by supporting the development and delivery of recovery operations training and exercises. The work of this position impacts the unit's role to effectively coordinate the Government of Alberta approach, planning, implementation and strengthening of recovery resources and their linkages to emergency response and mitigation or preparedness, as identified under the Provincial Recovery Framework. 
 

The coordinator is responsible for key coordination in hazard season preparation activities and during a large-scale activation. The coordinator supports the drafting of recommendations and briefings, which influences recovery policy and processes, impacting the effectiveness of recovery across Alberta. The coordinator is responsible for assisting with the completion of cabinet and Treasury Board packages and related briefing documents to make appropriate recommendations for the program creation process to initiate recovery programs. 
 

You will be required to: 

  • Coordinate resource requirements for activations, training and exercises and other recovery activities for the Recovery Branch, collaborating with Recovery Branch business areas, the Branch management team, Branch Leadership, AEMA Operations and other ministries, as required. 
  • Support the implementation of the Provincial Recovery Framework to foster an integrated approach towards the planning and allocation of GoA resources and collaborate across a network of recovery providers.
  • Develop and implement recovery projects that enhance the coordination of recovery activities across government as well as across the province. 
  • Assist in the development and delivery of recovery-focused training and exercises to enhance provincial recovery preparedness.
  • Support the Manager, Provincial Recovery Planning in leading the team operations in line with AEMA, department and GoA policies, priorities, and programs.


Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.
 

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

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.
 

Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.  Plans based on past experience.  Holds self and others responsible for results.  Partners with groups to achieve outcomes.  Aims to exceed expectations.
 

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.
 

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 (Public Administration, Emergency Management, Social Sciences) no experience required; or equivalent as described below

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


ASSETS

  • Knowledge and experience in project management
  • Awareness of GoA decision-making and approval processes and standards for related documents
  • An understanding of AEMA's strategic and operational plans and the Recovery Branch's strategic and operational plans and priorities
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy directions related to recovery including but not limited to the Emergency Management Act; Disaster Recovery Regulation, and Disaster Assistance Guidelines; Provincial Recovery Framework; and the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements
  • Knowledge of leading practices and approaches related to recovery
  • Demonstrated ability to summarize and synthesize complex materials, identify key issues, and develop communications responses and solutions on own initiative
  • Knowledge and experience in facilitation techniques, and training development and delivery


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: Temporary until October 31, 2026

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
 

Location: Edmonton


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.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at Shannon.Nadeau@gov.ab.ca