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Location : Whitecourt / Hinton / Slave Lake / E, AB

Company : Government of Alberta

Job Title : Emergency Response Officer

Job Requisition ID : 66520

Ministry : Environment and Protected Areas

Location : Whitecourt / Hinton / Slave Lake / Edson (other locations may be considered)

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : February 10, 2025

Classification : Program Services 4 Market Adjustment

Salary : $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

The Emergency Response Unit within the Environmental Emergency Management Branch of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is looking for an Emergency Response Officer to directly support the Northern Region.

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Emergency Response Unit, the Emergency Response Officer provides leadership, coordination, development, facilitation, and knowledge / skill transfer to multi-disciplinary teams involved with environmental emergency management issues and initiatives within the ministry, across the government, and throughout the province. This position employs a risk-based, all-hazards approach to emergency management.

This role coordinates and supports Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) planning and response to environmental emergencies and disasters, assuring public safety and environmental protection. This involves designing, planning, managing, and evaluating projects and contracts, coordinating EPA’s emergency response, and the development and execution of emergency response training and exercises.

As the expert in the field of environmental emergency management with a strong background in science / resource management, this position acts as the ministry spokesperson and representative concerning emergency management within a multi-jurisdictional group, including other government departments, the federal government, foreign governments, municipalities, research groups, and business and industry.

Your duties as an Emergency Response Officer include :

• ASERT Duty Officer & Incident Management: Ensure 24 / 7 readiness as the primary contact for environmental emergencies, managing risk assessments, response actions, and incident action plans.
• Technical Support & Communication: Provide scientific expertise and resources during incidents, preparing and distributing Situation Reports, and briefing internal and external stakeholders, including the Minister.
• Personnel Management: Deploy on-call personnel, oversee their health and safety, and maintain incident documentation.
• Training & Development: Work with the Training Officer to assess and address training needs, design and deliver courses in collaboration with stakeholders, and plan, budget, and maintain personal training records.
• External Coordination & Standards: Liaise with external partners on training issues, assist in exercise design, and contribute to training standards development.
• Emergency Planning & Demonstration: Develop and rehearse response scenarios, showcase departmental capabilities to industry and stakeholders.
• Assessment & Maintenance: Assess, maintain, and inspect emergency response equipment and resources, ensuring operational readiness through a strategic database and regular evaluations.
• Coordination & Resource Management: Liaise with agencies to secure resources during emergencies, manage PPE replacement and equipment upkeep, and operate response equipment like drones, vehicles, and boats.
• Scientific & Technical Expertise: Provide environmental impact analysis on air, water, and land during emergencies, coordinating with subject matter experts for comprehensive support.
• Incident Support & Guidance: Offer logistical, technical, and scientific support to EAP teams, contractors, and agencies, while ensuring timely information flow to stakeholders, including the Minister’s Office if required.
• Liaison & Command: Represent the department in large-scale responses, liaising with Incident Command and emergency centers, and assume command when needed.
• Command Support & Decision-Making: Assist in incident command system implementation, provide decision-making support on containment and remediation, and offer health, safety, and hazard guidance.
• Industry Compliance: Advise industry on meeting regulatory approval requirements and responsibilities under GoA legislation (EPEA, Water Act, Emergency Management Act).

Minimum Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field such as Environmental Protection, Sciences or Natural Resources Management, supplemented by 4 years related experience in environmental emergency response.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Equivalency : Directly related education or experience considered based on :

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Additional Assets

• Working knowledge of emergency management systems in Alberta and / or other jurisdictions, and an understanding of the Incident Command System.
• Experience in the direct application of provincial and federal legislation related to the environment and emergency management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials, industrial processes, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, spill response and emergency management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator via email.