Emergency Management Coordinator

MTW Employment Services; Longlac; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator to enhance community safety and preparedness. This role involves maintaining emergency plans, ensuring equipment readiness, and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a Community Emergency Management Coordinator Certification, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to supporting its community through effective emergency management practices. If you are passionate about safety and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Community Emergency Management Coordinator Certification is essential.
• Strong written and communication skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date Emergency Management training and assist in the upkeep of emergency plans.
• Ensure emergency supplies and equipment are ready and in working order.

Skills

Community Emergency Management Coordinator Certification

Strong written and communication skills

High level computer and word processing skills

Discretion handling sensitive materials

Ability to work collaboratively

First Aid

Train the Trainer SP100

Search and rescue

Class G driver’s license

Knowledge in Fire Fighting Public Awareness

Job description

Ginoogaming First Nation is located about 1 kilometer south east of Longlac, Ontario, adjacent to Long Lake. (40 kilometers east of Geraldton, ON).

Ginoogaming First Nation is governed by one (1) Chief and six (6) Councillors and consists of approximately 950 members, 300 on-reserve and the remaining that live across Canada. Ginoogaming First Nation is predominantly Ojibway with some ancestral Cree.

Ginoogaming First Nation falls under the Treaty #9 area, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and is one of the nine First Nations that make up the Matawa Tribal Council located in Thunder Bay.

Job Summary:

Ginoogaming First Nation is currently seeking a professional to fill the position, Emergency Management Coordinator. The Emergency Management Coordinator Position will provide Physical Emergency Management including on-going reporting to identify, assess and support the communities needs, based on previous and current emergency conditions.

Qualifications:

• Community Emergency Management Coordinator Certification
• Knowledge in Fire Fighting Public Awareness initiatives is an asset but not required
• Previous experience working on a First Nation an asset
• High level computer and word processing skills
• Discretion handling sensitive materials and information
• Class G driver’s license
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all Ginoogaming staff, including an appreciation of the need for tact, discretion and a positive, cheerful and informed approach with the public.
• Capable of working under pressure and in stressful situations.
• First Aid, Train the Trainer SP100, Vegetation management, search and rescue.

Duties:

• Represent Ginoogaming First Nations’ interests at all times in a positive, respectful, impartial manner and develop/maintain working relationships with Members.
• Maintain up to date Emergency Management training including but not limited to Community Emergency Management Co-Ordinator.
• Assist in the upkeep of GFN emergency plan, updating on a regular basis; includes coordination of training.
• Ensure the emergency supplies are on hand and maintains inventory of.
• Ensure that emergency equipment (i.e.: generators) are in working order.
• Maintain up to date Health and Safety training.
• Assist with Occupational Health and Safety, includes regular building and group inspections.
• Attend monthly Health and Safety Meetings.
• Assist with Health and Safety investigations.
• Review all Health and Safety incidents.
• Other duties as may be required by Chief and Council.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Qualified Ginoogaming First Nation members will be given priority.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a current Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening and proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.