Emergency Management Coordinator

Kelly; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an experienced Emergency Management professional for the Contract Advisor, Emergency Management role in Canada. You will support the implementation of the Corporate Emergency Management Program, lead emergency exercises, and coordinate with regional teams and stakeholders across North American field sites.

The role requires extensive incident response, planning, and business continuity expertise, along with ICS certifications and field deployment experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing and managing Emergency Response Plans and exercises
• 5+ years combined experience within Oil & Gas, Rail, or HAZMAT Transportation
• Current certifications: H2S Alive, First Aid, WHMIS
• ICS Certifications: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Responsibilities

• Implement Corporate Emergency Management Program requirements at the field level
• Update and maintain Emergency Response Plans and Emergency response tools
• Collaborate with corporate Emergency Management teams to ensure consistent program execution
• Support regional Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and promote emergency preparedness awareness
• Lead and coordinate tabletop and business continuity exercises
• Coordinate with community first responders and stakeholders
• Maintain and develop Mutual Aid Agreements and strategic partnerships
• Support and enhance the Corporate Emergency Management Program
• Contribute to Business Continuity Program development and sustainment
• Ensure regulatory compliance within assigned areas
• Facilitate emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale response exercises

Skills

Incident response

Emergency planning

Business continuity

Training & exercises

Stakeholder collaboration

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in emergency management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Regulatory compliance tools

Incident Management System (IMS)

Job description

Are you an experienced Emergency Management professional with a strong background in incident response, emergency planning, and business continuity? We are seeking a Contract Advisor, Emergency Management to support the implementation and continuous improvement of a leading corporate Emergency Management Program.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week

Travel: Occasional travel to North American field sites with all travel expenses covered (flights, hotel, rental car, meals)

On-Call Requirement: Yes, as needed

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, EMBC, the Contract Advisor will support the implementation of Emergency Management program requirements while ensuring operational and regulatory compliance across assigned regions and facilities. The successful candidate will be an experienced emergency management practitioner who can lead training initiatives, facilitate emergency exercises, and support incident response teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Corporate Emergency Management Program requirements at the field level
• Update and maintain:
  • Emergency Response Plans
  • Emergency response tools
  • Collaborate with corporate Emergency Management teams to ensure consistent program execution
  • Support regional Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and promote emergency preparedness awareness
  • Lead and coordinate:
    • Tabletop exercises
    • Business continuity exercises
  • Coordinate with community first responders and stakeholders
  • Maintain and develop Mutual Aid Agreements and strategic partnerships
  • Support and enhance the Corporate Emergency Management Program
  • Contribute to Business Continuity Program development and sustainment
  • Ensure regulatory compliance within assigned areas
  • Facilitate emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale response exercises

  Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Incident Command System Certifications:
    • ICS 100
    • ICS 200
    • ICS 300
  • 3+ years of experience developing and managing Emergency Response Plans and exercises
  • 3+ years as an active member of an Incident Management Team
  • 5+ years combined experience within:
    • Oil & Gas
    • Rail
    • HAZMAT Transportation
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements within relevant industries
  • Current certifications:
    • H2S Alive
    • First Aid
    • WHMIS

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Related post-secondary education
  • Spill response training
  • Business Continuity Program experience
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with emergency service consultants and contractors

  What We're Looking For

  • Strong knowledge of Emergency Management standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to develop and improve corporate policies and processes
  • Deep understanding of Incident Command System (ICS) principles
  • Confident facilitator and public speaker
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

  If you have a passion for emergency preparedness, incident management, and business continuity, we'd love to hear from you!

  Why Kelly?

  At Kelly, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!