The City of Edmonton is looking for two strategic and operationally-minded Emergency Management Analysts to join our emergency management team. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between abstract risk assessment and the practical safety of Edmontonians by leading the corporation through complex hazard identifications. You will be instrumental in ensuring the City is prepared for environmental, health, and technological challenges while also supporting the safe delivery of high-profile mass gatherings and festivals. By collaborating with diverse community partners and internal branches, you will ensure our Municipal Emergency Plan is evidence-based and legally compliant. If you are a problem-solver who thrives in high-stakes environments and is passionate about public safety, we invite you to help build a more resilient Edmonton.

Reporting to an Emergency Management Officer, this position is responsible for leading the City of Edmonton and its community partners through provincial risk management methodologies. You will quantify the likelihood and impact of 23 distinct hazards to inform critical mitigation and funding decisions. In addition to implementing risk management methodologies, a significant portion of your role involves integrating emergency management principles into large-scale event planning. You will facilitate cross-functional discussions to confirm current and future mitigation measures, keeping our risk profile and mitigations grounded in data. Additionally, you will serve as a Liaison Officer during Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) activations, ensuring seamless communication between internal and external participants.

What will you do?

• Apply the Government of Alberta's Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) methodology against 23 unique environmental, health, and technological hazard types
• Engage internal collaborators and external agencies to assess risk impacts and identify potential mitigations to reduce hazard risks at community and district levels
• Support the Civic Events Implementation Team by contributing to multi-agency event risk assessments for high-profile mass gatherings
• Facilitate the preparation of briefings to recommend increased activation levels for the Emergency Coordination Centre based on public safety and reputational risks
• Establish staffing rosters and prepare Incident Command System (ICS) documentation, such as Incident Objectives and Organization Assignment Lists, for scheduled ECC activations
• Prepare annual updates to the Municipal Emergency Plan and facilitate governance-level decision-making through reports and presentations to Emergency Advisory Committee and City Council
• Act as the Liaison Officer during ECC activations to coordinate with various sectors, including industry, post-secondary institutions, and utility providers
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A university degree in Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Social Science, Business Continuity Planning, or Business Administration
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, public safety planning, or governance
• Advanced certification in the Incident Command System (ideally ICS-300)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Alberta Emergency Management Act and the Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation (LAEMR)

Assets:

• Professional certification in Business Continuity Program Management or Risk Assessment/Management
• Basic Emergency Management (BEM) certification
• Leadership and project management experience within a public sector environment
• Demonstrated experience building trustful and collaborative relationships with public safety organizations in the Edmonton region

Skills required for success:

• Proficiency in the HIRA process using the standard "Risk = Likelihood x Impact" formula
• Ability to facilitate qualitative and quantitative assessments incorporating social, environmental, and economic variables
• Strong communication skills to express complex ideas persuasively to both community partners and corporate leaders
• Ability to build consensus and navigate cultural differences between first responder agencies and corporate teams
• High level of adaptability to complete duties under constrained timelines and within ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52. ​
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

• May require evenings and weekends

   

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work:  33.75
Salary Range: $51.611 - $65.218 (Hourly); $90,925.680 - $114,897.810 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: PC/MZ

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