Coordinate emergency disaster response across Atlantic Canada from Halifax in this hybrid specialist role requiring planning and operational readiness.

The Salvation Army seeks an Emergency Disaster Services Specialist to support program delivery across the Atlantic Division. You will coordinate responses, deliver immediate relief, provide pastoral and emotional support, and develop regional procedures. The position also strengthens training, volunteer coordination, and operational reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate 24/7 emergency disaster response operations across the Atlantic Division
- Deliver food, water, clothing, and critical emergency supports
- Provide pastoral care, emotional support, spiritual assistance, and referrals
- Develop disaster response strategies, manuals,



and operational resources
- Maintain response vehicles, equipment, and service units

Requirements:

- Two-year diploma in disaster management or related field
- Three years of frontline emergency planning or response experience
- Current First Aid/CPR certification and required disaster training
- Knowledge of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
- Valid driver's licence where required and satisfactory background check

Apply emergency management, relief coordination, pastoral care, and volunteer leadership skills with The Salvation Army.

📌 Emergency Disaster Response Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 The Salvation Army International
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality