Advisor, Community Emergency Management Plans

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray is seeking an Advisor, Community Emergency Management Plans (CEMP). You will lead and maintain community emergency management plans, support ESS activations, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure readiness and compliance.

The role requires a related degree, five years of emergency management experience, and certifications (BEM, ICS 100/200). Expect collaboration, training, and a focus on continuous improvement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related experience in emergency services or emergency management.
• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Basic Emergency Management (BEM) certification and ICS 100/200 are required; level 300/400 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Area Management: develop and maintain Community Based Emergency Management plans and integrate them into the Regional Emergency Management Plan.
• Departmental Guidance: test/revise emergency plans, prepare reports, and lead meetings to support EM framework.
• Implementation of Strategies: maintain RECC readiness, ensure REPM meets requirements, train and educate staff and stakeholders.
• Leadership: lead and innovate EM program initiatives, evaluate programs, and collaborate with internal/external partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Emergency Management knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

Requisition ID: 4610

Affiliation: Exempt

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Emergency Management

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $129,438 - $136,834 (Pay Band G)

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 10/10/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/10/2026

Posting Type: Internal and External

• The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

About The Department

Regional Emergency Services

This is more than a job it’s a calling.

We’re big enough to offer lots of opportunity and small enough that you are never just a number. You are part of a brotherhood, a sisterhood, a second family. You train together, grow together, and rise to every challenge as one.

Our fully integrated Fire/EMS team responds with courage, compassion, and commitment offering firefighting, advanced life support, helicopter medical and rescue services, and more. Working side by side with our RCMP and Bylaw partners, we are part of a seamless network of first responders dedicated to protecting and serving our community. Together, we bring safety, strength, and support when it’s needed most.

You’ll train hard, grow fast, and rise to every challenge with a team that feels like family. The department offers above-average wages, paid training opportunities, and excellent employee benefits including health, dental, and pension plans to support your lifestyle today and your future down the road.

If you are up for a challenge, we have some boots that might fit you in a place where you can thrive and grow.

General Description

The Advisor, Community Emergency Management Plans (CEMP) will lead and maintain the operational plans in communities that have a CEMP developed. This position will provide support to the Emergency Social Services (ESS) program during activations of the Regional Emergency Coordination Centre (RECC). Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Area Management: Oversees the ongoing development and success of the Community Based Emergency Management Program, including the review and revisions of associated documents to ensure the demands of each community are met. Incorporate the Community Based plans into the Regional Emergency Management Plan (REMP). Acts as the liaison between community groups and external stakeholders to create effective Community Emergency Management plans. Effectively develops and maintains relationships and ensures collaboration with stakeholders. Ensures that the Emergency Management branch, and the Municipality’s objectives are adequately supported with effective strategies, engagement, and programs that deliver a positive experience for municipal residents.

Departmental Guidance: Develops and implements testing and revision of all emergency plans. Prepares reports and delivers presentations regarding progress of documents that support the Emergency Management Framework. Facilitates meetings and discussions, as well as taking a role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to department initiatives. Works within a team environment to create risk reduction solutions for each community’s identified hazards.

Implementation of Strategies: Provides additional support in maintaining RECC readiness and expertise and advice during its activation. Maintains and ensures the REMP meets legislative requirements and industry standards. Assists in identifying, coordinating, training, and educating RECC agency members, other municipal employees and external stakeholders as required. Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective Emergency Management (EM) strategies, policies, procedures, tools, and guidelines based on EM best practices. Plans events related to communities, relationships, and needs related to the Emergency Management Plans. Incorporates other stakeholder plans into the CEMP to reflect the action to any identified hazard (i.e.: Wildfire preparedness plan (Alberta Agriculture & Forestry).

Leadership: Takes a lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining innovative and practical approaches to Emergency Management program initiatives including RECC, REMP maintenance, training, and exercises. Analyzes the effectiveness of existing Emergency Management programs at the local level and makes suggestions for further improvement. Educates internal and external collaborators in Emergency Management philosophy.

Skills Requirements

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, and external contacts (including Indigenous and rural stakeholders), and interacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.


• Negotiation, conflict management, communication, interpersonal, investigation, mediation, and analytical skills.


• High emotional intelligence capacity including the ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, remain calm and neutral in conflict situations.


• Strong organizational skills, using innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands, including the ability to lead and empower people.


• Proven ability to work under own initiative and make sound decisions, sometimes under stressful conditions.


• Knowledge of Emergency Management legislation, regulations, and accepted practices.


• Advanced public speaking, small group facilitation, and technical writing skills.


• Demonstrated ability with a variety of computer programs and technology (web cameras, conference systems, etc.) for the purposes of supporting the RECC.

Education

• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related discipline.


• Certification in Basic Emergency Management (BEM) and Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 are required, and the ability to obtain level 300 and 400 is an asset.


• Basic level of training in ESS including the management of reception centers, group lodging facilities, and site management are preferred.


• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Experience

• Five (5) years of related experience working in an emergency services and/or emergency management environment is required.


• Public sector experience at the municipal level is an asset.


• Experience leading or supervising staff and/or volunteers, and experience working with multiple external stakeholder groups is an asset.


• Experience in project management is considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.


• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.


• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Must be available to perform duties after regular hours and on weekends as required.


• Availability for rotational on call periods is required in the event of large-scale emergencies.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.