Bilingual Emergency Management Advisor

Suncor Energy; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Suncor Energy in Montreal, Canada, seeks an experienced emergency management professional to lead planning and response for Midstream East, Central, and St. Clair units.

You will develop response plans, run drills, coordinate with regulators, fire services, and communities, and drive continuous improvement of OEMS and business continuity.

The position requires fluent English and French, NFPA certifications, and a solid track record in industrial emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in fire protection or 10+ years industrial emergency response.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• NFPA certifications or ICS training with on-scene IC experience.
• Strong training material development and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and spill response.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency planning and response support for Suncor's Midstream East, Central, and St. Clair Ethanol Production Units, including participation in Response Management Teams during incidents as required.
• Develop, update, and maintain Emergency Response Plans, emergency pre-plans, response protocols, preparedness procedures, and risk assessments for regulatory compliance.
• Establish and implement procedures for inspection, testing, maintenance, procurement, and improvement of emergency response equipment, coordinating with vendors and engineering teams.
• Coordinate and deliver emergency response training programs, identify training needs, maintain certifications for fire, rescue, medical, and oil spill response teams, and coach site response management teams during drills and events.
• Plan, facilitate, and document small- to large-scale emergency exercises, including marine exercises, with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Serve as liaison with municipal fire services, mutual aid agencies, community awareness and emergency response networks, and regulators, applying joint response tactics and planning principles.
• Provide incident response guidance to field personnel and support site response leadership during emergency events.
• Lead post-incident lessons learned, performance indicator tracking, and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives supporting OEMS emergency management and business

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Emergency management

Incident response coordination

Training program development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NFPA Firefighting, Hazmat, Rescue or ICS Training

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Are you passionate about protecting people, communities, and operations when it matters most? We're looking for a dynamic emergency management professional to help provide emergency planning and response support to Suncor's Midstream East, Central, and St. Clair Ethanol Production Units.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of emergency readiness - developing response plans, leading drills and large-scale exercises, supporting incident response teams, and driving continuous improvement across emergency management and business continuity programs. You'll work closely with site teams, regulators, municipal fire services, mutual aid partners, and community response networks to ensure our people, facilities, and surrounding communities are prepared for any situation.

Salary Range: $120,000- $140,000 Annually

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What we offer

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation : we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off : enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs : Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Five or more years of experience in fire protection services or 10 years industrial-related emergency response experience
• Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken
• Current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certifications in Firefighting, Hazmat, and Rescue Response, and / or Incident Command System (ICS) Training with On-scene Incident Commander Experience
• Strong instructional skills with the ability to develop training materials
• Working knowledge of hazardous material and spill response practices
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and non-authoritative leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency planning and response support to Suncor's Midstream East, Central, and St. Clair Ethanol Production Units, including participation in Response Management Teams during incidents as required
• Develop, update, and maintain Emergency Response Plans, emergency pre-plans, response protocols, preparedness procedures, and associated worst-case/alternative scenario studies and risk assessments in support of regulatory compliance, including requirements
• Establish and implement procedures for the inspection, testing, maintenance, procurement, and improvement of emergency response equipment, facilities, and infrastructure, coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to ensure operational readiness
• Coordinate and deliver emergency response training programs, identify training needs, maintain certifications for fire, rescue, medical, and oil spill response teams, and coach site response management teams during drills, exercises, and events
• Plan, facilitate, and document small- to large-scale emergency exercises, including marine exercises, with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance and continuous improvement
• Serve as liaison with municipal fire services, mutual aid agencies, community awareness and emergency response networks, and provincial/federal regulators, applying joint response tactics and planning principles
• Provide incident response guidance to field personnel and support site response leadership during emergency events
• Lead post-incident lessons learned, performance indicator tracking, and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives supporting OEMS emergency management and business