Emergency Planning Manager

CivicInfo BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dawson Creek is seeking an Emergency Planning Manager to lead and advance the city’s emergency management and business continuity programs. You will advise senior leadership, oversee training, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple agencies.

You will design strategic plans, coordinate exercises, manage ESS activities, and foster collaboration with Indigenous governments and regional partners. Strong leadership and a background in emergency management are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Emergency Services Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety, municipal operations, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Considerable knowledge of emergency management principles, Emergency Operations Centre functions, ICS, emergency preparedness, recovery planning, and business continuity planning.
• Knowledge of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act and related emergency management legislation.
• Working knowledge of municipal government operations and service delivery.
• Working knowledge of collective agreement administration, supervisory practices, and employment-related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the City's multi-year emergency management strategy, annual work plans, and program priorities.
• Provides advice and recommendations on training of personnel and staff needed to implement annual work plans.
• Leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the City's Emergency Management Program.
• Ensures municipal compliance with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA), associated regulations, and applicable provincial guidance.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training and exercise programs.
• Facilitates tabletop, functional, and full-scale emergency exercises involving City staff, elected officials, volunteers, external agencies, Indigenous governments, and regional partners.
• Coordinates orientation and training of employees related to emergency management responsibilities, EOC functions, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
• Participates in EOC activations and may serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) and EOC leadership roles.
• Provides emergency management expertise and recommendations to senior leadership during emergency events.
• Serves as the City's lead for Emergency Support Services (ESS).
• Provides leadership and operational direction and oversees Emergency Support Services volunteers during activations, exercises, and deployments.
• Develops volunteer recruitment, training, retention, succession planning, and recognition programs.
• Identifies, develops, administers, and reports on emergency management grant programs and funding agreements.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Indigenous governments, all levels of government, emergency response agencies, utilities, community organizations, educational institutions, and regional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Public safety

Strategic planning

Training program development

Education

Emergency management degree

Public safety certification

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent

Internal/External Posting No. 2026-81

Department: Fire Department

Internal/External Posting Date: October 30, 2026

Internal/External Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Annual Salary: $93,458 - $120,371

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Competition No.: 2026-81

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for a full-time Emergency Planning Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Emergency Planning Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, regulatory compliance, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City's Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. Working independently, the position serves as the City's designated subject matter expert and professional advisor on emergency management matters and provides strategic, personnel, and confidential advice to senior leadership and Council related to organizational preparedness, emergency response, recovery, business continuity, emergency risk management, and legislative obligations.

What You’ll Do:

• Develops and implements the City's multi-year emergency management strategy, annual work plans, and program priorities.
• Provides advice and recommendations on training of personnel and staff needed to implement annual work plans.
• Leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the City's Emergency Management Program.
• Ensures municipal compliance with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA), associated regulations, and applicable provincial guidance.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training and exercise programs.
• Facilitates tabletop, functional, and full-scale emergency exercises involving City staff, elected officials, volunteers, external agencies, Indigenous governments, and regional partners.
• Coordinates orientation and training of employees related to emergency management responsibilities, EOC functions, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
• Participates in EOC activations and may serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) and EOC leadership roles.
• Provides emergency management expertise and recommendations to senior leadership during emergency events.
• Serves as the City's lead for Emergency Support Services (ESS).
• Provides leadership and operational direction and oversees Emergency Support Services volunteers during activations, exercises, and deployments.
• Develops volunteer recruitment, training, retention, succession planning, and recognition programs.
• Identifies, develops, administers, and reports on emergency management grant programs and funding agreements.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Indigenous governments, all levels of government, emergency response agencies, utilities, community organizations, educational institutions, and regional partners.

Requirements:

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Emergency Services Administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety, municipal operations, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Considerable knowledge of emergency management principles, Emergency Operations Centre functions, Incident Command System (ICS), emergency preparedness, recovery planning, and business continuity planning.
• Knowledge of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act and related emergency management legislation.
• Working knowledge of municipal government operations and service delivery.
• Working knowledge of collective agreement administration, supervisory practices, and employment-related legislation.

For a complete list of duties and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available on the City of Dawson Creek Careers webpage.

The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a safe manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on the closing date referenced above.

The City would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years