The HEMO is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Director, Emergency Management.

Serving all thirty-three communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT), the position ensures timely and productive response to and recovery from emergencies; develops strategies to reduce the potential for future damage and injury; and builds resilience to help individuals, communities, and organizations adapt to and recover from disasters.

The position directs the GNWT's Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) in accordance with the Emergency Management Act (the Act) and NWT Emergency Plan (the Plan).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge in emergency management, emergency planning, and disaster response and recovery; Knowledge of relevant Acts, agreements, frameworks, strategies, and policies as they related to emergency management; Knowledge of the Incident Command System in the context of emergency management; Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities in highly stressful situations; making decisions quickly and decisively; often with limited information.

During emergencies, circumstances change rapidly resulting in a necessity to adjust plans accordingly and be able to consider all the alternatives; Ability to manage a diverse team of professionals which may be periodically called upon to respond to emergency events; Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A bachelor's degree in emergency management, and five years of relevant experience including one-year supervisory experience. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application,



please follow up via telephone.

More Information Term Position This job opening is for a 2-year term.

Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28408 Closing Date: October 26, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Head, Emergency Management Organization (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife