Coordinate emergency disaster response operations across the Atlantic Division using planning, leadership, and emergency management expertise. Support timely services during urgent situations.

The Salvation Army seeks an Emergency Disaster Services Specialist to assist with program planning and delivery. This position coordinates response operations, supports clients, and strengthens readiness across the Atlantic Division. It combines disaster preparedness, volunteer coordination, training, reporting, and operational oversight.

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, referrals, and spiritual assistance
- Develop regional response strategies, procedures, manuals, and operational resources




- Lead training, volunteers, personnel, vehicles, equipment, and service units

Requirements:

- Two-year diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management or related field
- Three years of frontline emergency planning, preparedness, or response experience
- Current First Aid/CPR and required National Disaster Training Program courses
- Knowledge of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
- Robust communication, decision-making, organizational, and volunteer coordination skills

Apply emergency management, response coordination, and compassionate client support skills within The Salvation Army’s Atlantic Division.

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📌 Emergency Disaster Services Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality