Overview
Regional Emergency Management Coordinator Jobs in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories at Government of the Northwest Territories
Located in Norman Wells, the Regional Emergency Management Coordinator (Coordinator) reports to the Regional Superintendent, Sahtu, and is responsible for the delivery of emergency management programming in the Region, including federal emergency management programs and territorial emergency management programs, policies and activities. The Coordinator works with the Regional and Territorial Emergency Management Organizations and communities on developing, updating and validating emergency preparedness plans and public education through public emergency awareness campaigns, and plays a lead role in assisting communities in the Region and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to build and maintain capacity to plan for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of emergency management principles, plans and practices.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and utilize knowledge of the Incident Command System Canada.
• Knowledge of and the ability to promote the federal Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund and support community access to it.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A degree in emergency management or social sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology or education) with course work in emergency management; and two (2) years of directly related emergency management experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. The following would be considered assets:
• Experience working as part of an Incident Management Team (IMT).
• Experience with major community emergency events.
Title: Regional Emergency Management Coordinator
Company: Government of the Northwest Territories
Location: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories
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