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Emergency Services Administrative Coordinator

Posted on: Nov 13, 2024

Posted by: Special Areas Board

Summary

The Special Areas Board (SAB) is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Emergency Services Administrative Coordinator to play a crucial role in supporting community safety and emergency preparedness. Reporting to the Director of Municipal Services, this position is instrumental in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SAB’s comprehensive emergency management plans and procedures. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to Fire and Enforcement Services where you will manage records and incident report documentation to response. Your work will involve conducting assessments to identify vulnerabilities and strengths, ensuring that our emergency plans are robust and adaptable to various situations. You will collaborate closely with local government agencies, community organizations, and emergency response teams, fostering a cohesive and integrated approach to overall SAB Emergency Services.

Additionally, you will assist in organizing training sessions and simulation drills, preparing all relevant parties for effective response during actual emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Management Planning and Development:

Assist in crafting, updating, and maintaining comprehensive emergency management strategies and protocols; conduct thorough assessments to identify community vulnerabilities and strengths.

Community Collaboration and Partnership:

Collaborate closely with local government agencies, community organizations, and emergency response teams.

Training and Preparedness Activities:

Organize and assist in comprehensive training sessions and simulation drills.

Administrative Support for Fire and Enforcement Services:

Provide essential administrative support to Fire and Enforcement Services.
Manage records, documentation, and logistics related to emergency management activities. Assist in the development and retention of organizational SOP’s

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 plus the completion of an accredited post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in business administration, emergency management, communications, or a related field. The designation of Certified Emergency Manager is highly desirable.
Proven experience (typically 2-4 years) in emergency management, operations risk management and/or business continuity, or related roles preferable in a public sector environment.
Basic Emergency Management (BEM), ICS Scribe, ICS 100, 200 and 300 are assets.
Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in dealing with requests, complaints and clarification of information; proven ability to use good judgement to interpret, analyze and modify methods and procedures.
Physical capability to perform the job duties required – lifting up to 50 lbs.
Intermediate computer skills with average working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on newly hired employees
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License

Please send a cover letter and resume quoting competition number to:
Human Resource Services – Special Areas Board
Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

Annual Salary at $63,548 - $79,210 depending upon experience, training and education

Closing Date

November 22, 2024

Posting ID: 28812