Primary Pathway: Community & Support Services

Also Relevant To: Public Health, Administration

Overview

Leads emergency preparedness, planning, and response efforts for community emergencies such as natural disasters, public health events, or hazardous material incidents. Emergency Response Coordinators support risk assessments, training, communication, and multi‑agency coordination.

What You’ll Do

- Develop and test community emergency response plans.
- Train staff and volunteers; coordinate emergency responses.
- Liaise with local, provincial, and federal agencies.
- Complete after‑action reviews and improvement plans.

Prerequisites

- Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).
- Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Project Management, or related field.

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Air Ronge

Programs

- Public Health
- Faculty of Science

University or Post‑Secondary

- University of Saskatchewan




- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- University of Regina

Education & Qualifications

- Emergency management or public health training.
- Strong communications, incident command knowledge, and organization.

Where You’ll Work

- Community safety programs
- Multi‑agency emergency coordination teams

Growth Pathways

About NITHA

The NITHA Partnership, a First Nations driven organization, is a source of collective expertise in culturally based, cutting edge qualified practices for northern health services in our Partner Organizations.

Physical Address

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex

Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West

Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Mailing Address

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority

P.O. Box 787

Prince Albert, SK

S6V 5S4

📌 Emergency Response Coordinator (Prince Albert)
🏢 NITHA
📍 Prince Albert