Campus Emergency Leadership & Continuity Director

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Calgary is seeking a Director of Emergency Management to lead the university's emergency management and business continuity programs. The role includes incident and crisis response, program implementation, and operational readiness across a large campus, reporting to the Senior Director of Security & Emergency Management.

The Director will oversee staffing, training, resource allocation, and system implementation, while liaising with municipal and provincial agencies.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 10 years emergency management experience, ideally in post-secondary settings, including 7+ years in progressive leadership roles within large, complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including leaders and technical specialists.
• Required certifications: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent; Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent; advanced Incident Command System (ICS 300/400).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational leadership, execution, and continuous improvement of the university's emergency management & business continuity programs.
• Oversee incident response, crisis management, and coordination with municipal and provincial agencies.
• Develop KPIs, resource plans, and ensure alignment with university strategy.

Skills

Emergency management

Leadership

Incident Commander

Crisis response

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Universitydegreeinarelatedfield

Job description

University of Calgary is seeking a Director of Emergency Management to lead the university's emergency management and business continuity programs. The role includes incident and crisis response, program implementation, and operational readiness across a large campus, reporting to the Senior Director of Security & Emergency Management.

The Director will oversee staffing, training, resource allocation, and system implementation, while liaising with municipal and provincial agencies.