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Competition # : 50375

Department:Emergency Management

Location:DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:18-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for leading disaster and emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia. The objective of the Department is to ensure that Nova Scotians are secure, prepared and resilient in the face of disasters and emergencies. The Department leads the coordination and co-operation of partners and resources during provincial level critical incidents, supports municipal and other partners in regional level and local events, administers the province’s 911 service, maintains critical communications infrastructure and supports operations of our regional emergency management centres. The Department also works to ensure critical government services continue to function during and after critical events.

The Regional Operations and Infrastructure Branch

The Regional Operations and Infrastructure Branch enhances the safety and resilience of our Province by:

- Strengthening critical communications infrastructure through the establishment and oversight of the Public Safety Field Communications Agency. The Agency’s mission is to create a Centre of Excellence in the delivery of public safety communications, dispatch, and related technologies across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada
- Establishing and maintaining Regional Emergency Operations Centres (REOCs) in 6 regions in Nova Scotia.



The REOCs provide leadership in building regional emergency operations networks; ensuring collaborative efforts around emergency planning, training and exercising and developing regional plans for equipment and stores to support emergency response
- Coordinating response to regional emergencies
- Strengthening local and regional emergency preparedness through outreach and education to Nova Scotians at community events, schools, organizations, and through information sessions
- Fostering strong collaboration, communication, and emergency management planning with regional partners, including the development and coordination of regional Nova Scotia Guard networks
- Providing information to the Provincial Coordination Centre and the 24/7 Watch Desk staff to ensure real-time situational awareness, coordination, and support during emergencies and actioning critical information received from the Provincial Coordination Centre in the regions

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Regional Operations and Infrastructure, the Ground Search and Rescue Programs Lead will be responsible for leading the strategic coordination between the Department and GSAR teams across Nova Scotia. This role requires a strong leader to manage the interactions with key stakeholders, including GSAR teams, municipalities, and provincial and federal entities.



The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building strategic relationships throughout this sector and aligning programs, policies, regulations, and legislation with the goals of the province’s emergency management objectives.

Primary Accountabilities

- Serve as the Department’s lead representative and strategic liaison between the Province and GSAR teams, ensuring alignment of government programs and policies. Becomes a trusted partner in the community.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and initiatives related to GSAR, ensuring that they are in line with provincial goals.
- Work closely with senior management to gain buy-in for new policies and programs related to GSAR operations and prepare briefings and submissions to the Minister and Executive Council.
- Work with teams to support policy, program, and funding mechanisms for these sectors.
- Oversee the allocation and management of Departmental funds related to GSAR services, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives, and manage specific tasks such as GSAR ID cards, WCB claims, and reimbursement processes. Supports agencies in developing funding applications outside of Provincial government.
- Provide liaison during large-scale incidents between government and GSAR representatives, ensuring the coordination of critical needs.
- Lead assessments of the effectiveness of existing programs and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring the programs meet their intended outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency management, public safety, or a related field, with proven

📌 Provincia GSAR Lead (Dartmouth)
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