Requisition ID: 4610 Affiliation: Exempt Position Type: Permanent Full Time Number of Openings: 1 Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Emergency Management Job Location: Fort McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $129,438 - $136,834 (Pay Band G)

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 10/10/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/10/2026 Posting Type: Internal and External

*The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Regional Emergency Services

This is more than a job it’s a calling. We’re big enough to offer lots of opportunity and small enough that you are never just a number. You are part of a brotherhood, a sisterhood, a second family. You train together, grow together, and rise to every challenge as one.

Our fully integrated Fire/EMS team responds with courage, compassion, and commitment offering firefighting, advanced life support, helicopter medical and rescue services, and more. Working side by side with our RCMP and Bylaw partners, we are part of a seamless network of first responders dedicated to protecting and serving our community. Together, we bring safety, strength, and support when it’s needed most.

You’ll train hard, grow fast, and rise to every challenge with a team that feels like family.



The department offers above-average wages, paid training opportunities, and excellent employee benefits including health, dental, and pension plans to support your lifestyle today and your future down the road.

If you are up for a challenge, we have some boots that might fit you in a place where you can thrive and grow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Advisor, Emergency Management is responsible for leading and managing resources (budget, equipment, contractors, and materials), for the Emergency Management Program as well as the day-to-day operations of the Regional Emergency Coordination Centre (RECC), within the approved budget, operating policies, and procedures. Performs duties as it relates to the emergency management program including, RECC, Regional Emergency Management Plan (REMP) maintenance, emergency management training and exercise delivery, hazard-risk-vulnerability assessment (HRVA) and situational awareness and monitoring, and Mobile Command Post readiness. The Advisor leads the Regional Emergency Services (RES) Drone program. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Area management: Assists the Director, Emergency Management with Emergency Management program service delivery. Provides direct involvement in daily RECC operations, maintenance of the REMP, training and exercise design and delivery, HRVA and situational awareness and monitoring, budgeting,



and strategic planning of the overall design and deployment of Emergency Management program initiatives. Is considered the subject matter expert and leader on activation procedures/processes within the RECC operation (standing up). Ensures Emergency Management program is developed according to legislation, industry standards, and best practices.

Leadership: Takes a lead role in developing and implementing cutting-edge and practical approaches to Emergency Management program initiatives including RECC, REMP maintenance, emergency management training and exercises, HRVA and situational awareness and monitoring, including the drone and mobile command post. Provides the delivery of advice, recommendations, and decision support.

Implementation of Strategies: Maintains RECC readiness and provides expertise and advice during its activation. Maintains and ensures the REMP meets legislative requirements and industry standards. Identifies, coordinates, ensures up to date training, and educates RECC Agency members, other municipal employees and external stakeholders as required. Ensures the development of exercises that test and evaluate the validity of the REMP, response preparedness and capabilities, and provides recommendations. Maintains regional and community HRVA’s, provides situational awareness and monitoring of hazards, risks, threats, and stressors that may impact the Municipality.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, and external contacts and interacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.

Negotiation, conflict management, comm

📌 Advisor, Emergency Management (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
📍 Fort Chipewyan