Lead, Emergency Management PlanningLocation:EdmontonHours of Work:36.25 hours per weekSalary:$2,935.39 - $3,850.29 bi‑weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)Closing Date:May 13, 2026What you’ll doLead Business Continuity and Organizational ResilienceOversee and continuously enhance the department’s Business Continuity Management Program (BCMP) across prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and develop tailored strategies.Establish and maintain tools, processes, and governance structures to support continuity planning.Lead Incident Response and CoordinationProvide leadership during incidents, including initiating response actions, coordinating teams, and managing communications.Advise senior leadership in real time, delivering clear recommendations and briefing materials.Establish response structures, monitor evolving situations, and lead demobilization and recovery activities.Serve as Consequence Management Officer (CMO)Represent the department at the Provincial Operations Centre (POC) during provincial‑scale emergencies.Fulfill legislated requirements under the Government Emergency Management Regulation and Alberta Emergency Plan.Coordinate with internal and external partners to support a unified provincial response.Lead post‑incident reviews, exercises, and debriefs to identify lessons learned.Develop and implement strategies to address gaps and strengthen program effectiveness.Ensure compliance with audit and reporting requirements, including submissions to AEMA.Build Capability and PartnershipsDevelop and deliver training and awareness programs across the department.Establish and lead internal emergency management networks and teams.Represent the department in cross‑government committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives.What you’ll bringYou are a strategic, composed,



and collaborative leader who can navigate complexity and deliver results under pressure.Strong knowledge of emergency management legislation, frameworks, and best practices.Ability to analyze complex risks and translate them into actionable plans and recommendations.Advanced project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for executive, operational, and general audiences.Proven ability to build relationships and influence across diverse stakeholders.Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm and decisive in high‑pressure situations.Experience leading initiatives, programs, or teams in dynamic and time‑sensitive environments.Solid facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to work independently and drive outcomes with minimal direction.CompetenciesAgility:Proactively explains impact of change on roles, and integrates change in existing work.Drive for Results:Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.Systems Thinking:Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions.Creative Problem Solving:Identifies new solutions for the organization.Building Collaborative Environments:Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.QualificationsMinimum Recruitment Standards:University graduation in Business administration, disaster and emergency management, or a related field plus 2 years experience.Equivalency:Related education and experience are considered on the basis of:A two‑year Diploma plus four years related experience.A one‑year certificate with six years related experience.Assets:Certification in Disaster Recovery.An Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) certification or higher.Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management.BenefitsPositive workplace culture and work‑life balance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead, Emerg Mgmt Planning - C$76,613 - C$100,492 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Winnipeg