Emergency Management Advisor

Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC); St. Albert; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an Emergency Management Advisor in St. Albert. This permanent full-time role involves developing emergency preparedness programs, ensuring compliance with OHS legislation, and facilitating training and exercises. Candidates should have post-secondary education in a related field, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Attractive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, or risk management.
• Designations such as CRSP, CRST, CSP, CRM, CRMA, CRMP, CRISC, or DRI certifications are considered assets.
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of emergency preparedness programs.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta OHS legislation.
• Facilitate training and exercises for organizational preparedness.

Skills

Emergency planning standards

Exceptional communication

Problem-solving skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) – St. Albert, Alberta

Posted Date: September 4, 2025

Closing Date: September 13, 2025

About AGLC
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta’s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.

About Human Resources
Our friendly and proactive Human Resources team provides a balanced strategic HR management portfolio for AGLC which includes attraction & retention, compensation & benefit administration, employee & labour relations, recognition, learning & leadership development, occupational health & safety and wellness. We work hard to foster an engaging work environment built on our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation & Inclusion; we ensure alignment of HR programs with AGLC business goals and create choices Albertans can trust to support a more vibrant Alberta.

About the Position

Emergency Management Advisor
Job Req: 880
Location: St. Albert - Corriveau
Division/Branch: Human Resources /
Classification: Human Relations 2
Status: Permanent - FT
Salary: $71,849.45 - $98,530.03
Reports to: Heather MacDonald
Closing Date: September 12, 2025

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response and business continuity programs that support organizational resilience.
• Report to the Manager, Safety & Business Continuity and collaborate across all levels of the organization to ensure readiness for unexpected events—from natural disasters to workplace disruptions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for a wide range of scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta OHS legislation, and alignment to CSA Z1600, and Alberta Fire Code.
• Lead business continuity planning, including risk assessments, impact analyses, and recovery strategies.
• Facilitate training, simulations, and exercises to build organizational preparedness.
• Occasional after-hours coordination may be required during crisis response situations. When applicable, overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with company policy.
• Support occupational health and safety initiatives.
• Represent AGLC in cross-ministry coordination and emergency management forums (i.e., Alberta Emergency Management Agency).

Skills & Abilities

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of emergency planning standards, ICS, and legislative requirements.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead through complexity.
• Designations such as CRSP, CRST, CSP, CRM, CRMA, CRMP, CRISC, or DRI certifications are considered strong assets.

Notes

• To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
• While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean driver’s abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
• AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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