Emergency Planning Manager (FT, Permanent)

City of Dawson Creek; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for a full-time Emergency Planning Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the role leads emergency management and business continuity programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic preparedness for the City.

Key responsibilities include developing multi-year strategies, coordinating training, leading EOC operations, and managing ESS volunteers, with strong collaboration across government and community partners.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 on training of personnel and staff to implement annual work plans.
• Leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the City's Emergency Management Program.
• Ensures municipal compliance with EDMA, related regulations, and provincial guidance.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training and exercise programs.
• Facilitates tabletop, functional, and full-scale emergency exercises with City staff, officials, volunteers, external agencies, Indigenous governments, and partners.
• Coordinates orientation and training of employees related to emergency management responsibilities and EOC functions.
• Maintains operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
• Participates in EOC activations and may serve in ICS and EOC leadership roles.
• Provides emergency management expertise to senior leadership during events.
• Serves as the City's lead for Emergency Support Services (ESS).
• Provides leadership and oversight for ESS volunteers during activations, exercises, and deployments.
• Develops volunteer recruitment, training, retention, succession planning, and recognition programs.
• Identifies and reports on emergency management grant programs and funding agreements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous governments, all levels of government, emergency response agencies, utilities, communities, and partners.

Skills

Emergency management

Public safety

Municipal operations

Supervisory experience

ICS knowledge

Education

Degree, diploma, or certificate in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Emergency Services Administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Organization

City of Dawson Creek

Region

British Columbia

Application Deadline

November 20, 2026

Type

Full Time

Category

Fire & rescue services

Department

Fire Department

Posting Dates

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

Description

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.

Salary & Benefits

$93,458 - $120,371

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.