Emergency Management Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and liaising emergency management plans encompassing the five phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Coordinator will manage and coordinate emergency management training and exercises, establish and maintain an Emergency Operations Centre, and create strategic relationships with community, industry, organizations, and government agencies.

The Coordinator will ensure that emergency management planning and response activities reflect and respect the culture, traditions, values, and governance of Serpent River First Nation. This includes incorporating traditional knowledge, community resilience practices, and culturally informed emergency response and recovery approaches into emergency planning activities. The position will also support the development of community fire prevention initiatives and collaborate with police, fire, emergency medical services, and other public safety partners to enhance current and future community safety and emergency response capabilities.

DUTIES:

- Support the review and ongoing enhancement of the Community Emergency Management Plan.
- Act as the lead for Serpent River First Nation in all emergency situations.
- Lead and coordinate responses to emergencies for Serpent River First Nation.
- Maintain an inventory of emergency response equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Update community flood, wildfire, and structural fire risk maps.
- Complete and maintain fire protection, prevention, evacuation, and response plans.
- Support community fire safety education,



awareness, and prevention initiatives.
- Conduct community emergency needs and hazard risk assessments.
- Integrate Indigenous knowledge, community traditions, and culturally appropriate practices into emergency planning, response, and recovery activities.
- Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and community members to strengthen community resilience and emergency preparedness.
- Coordinate with other Emergency Management Coordinators and supporting agencies.
- Organize and participate in emergency management training, exercises, and public education activities.
- Support Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) preparedness, activation, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate with fire services, police services, emergency medical services, and government agencies to enhance emergency response capabilities.
- Develop and maintain partnerships related to community safety, emergency management, fire protection, and future policing initiatives affecting Serpent River First Nation.
- Collaborate with other departments as necessary to respond to emergencies.
- Develop working relationships with the Senior Management Team, individually and collectively, to appropriately plan for and respond to emergencies.
- Ensure the preparedness of Serpent River First Nation staff and community members to respond to emergencies.




- Participate in the provision of after-hours and on-call services.
- Complete documentation according to First Nation, provincial, and federal standards.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Develop work plans as necessary.
- Ensure evaluations, debriefs, and follow-up actions are completed following emergency events and exercises.
- Represent the collective interests of Serpent River First Nation.
- Participate in internal and external committees, working groups, and public safety forums as required or assigned.
- Other duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Degree or Diploma in Emergency Management preferred, or at minimum an Emergency Management Certificate supplemented by training in emergency management exercise design.
- Experience working with Regional or Tribal Council services, Boards, First Nation governments, and Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nation governance, culture, traditions, and community-based approaches to emergency management.
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe/Ojibway culture, customs, and traditions.
- Knowledge and application of the Seven Grandfather Teachings in qualified practice.
- Understanding of Indigenous emergency management principles, community resilience, and culturally informed response and recovery processes.
- Familiarity with fire prevention, fire protection planning, wildfire preparedness, and emergency response practices.
- Knowledge of emergency management legislation, policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Experience working with police, fire, emergency medical services, or other public safety partners is consi

📌 Emergency Management Coordinator (Cutler)
🏢 Serpent River First Nation
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