Emergency Response Coordinator

NITHA; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Inter‑Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) seeks an Emergency Response Coordinator to lead community preparedness, planning, and response efforts for emergencies and disasters across partner communities. You will develop plans, coordinate risk assessments, and support interagency collaboration to protect public health and safety.

The role focuses on training staff and volunteers, conducting after‑action reviews, and driving improvement plans with local, provincial, and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Strong communications, incident command knowledge, and organization.
• Experience in emergency management, public health, or project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test community emergency response plans.
• Train staff and volunteers; coordinate emergency responses.
• Liaise with local, provincial, and federal agencies.
• Complete after‑action reviews and improvement plans.

Skills

Strong communications

Incident command knowledge

Organization

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Project Management

Job description

Primary Pathway: Community & Support Services
Also Relevant To: Public Health, Administration

Overview

Leads emergency preparedness, planning, and response efforts for community emergencies such as natural disasters, public health events, or hazardous material incidents. Emergency Response Coordinators support risk assessments, training, communication, and multi‑agency coordination.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and test community emergency response plans.
• Train staff and volunteers; coordinate emergency responses.
• Liaise with local, provincial, and federal agencies.
• Complete after‑action reviews and improvement plans.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).
• Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Project Management, or related field.

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Air Ronge

Programs

• Public Health
• Faculty of Science

University or Post‑Secondary

• University of Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• University of Regina

Education & Qualifications

• Emergency management or public health training.
• Strong communications, incident command knowledge, and organization.

Where You’ll Work

• Community safety programs
• Multi‑agency emergency coordination teams

Growth Pathways

About NITHA

The NITHA Partnership, a First Nations driven organization, is a source of collective expertise in culturally based, cutting edge professional practices for northern health services in our Partner Organizations.

Physical Address

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex
Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Mailing Address

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
P.O. Box 787
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 5S4