Manager, Emergency Management

Squamish-Nation; District of North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Squamish Nation is seeking a Manager, Emergency Management to lead the Public Safety team within the Community Services Division, guiding the development and delivery of a comprehensive program grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values.

You'll oversee strategic planning, budgeting, and program evaluation, coordinate nation-wide emergency response with the EOC, and build strong relationships across departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in Emergency Preparedness or related field.
• Post-secondary education in emergency management, public safety, or a similar discipline preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in emergency management with knowledge of BC EMS, IC 200, and EOC operations.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and team leadership.
• Strong crisis decision-making, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; GIS experience considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and ability to travel between Squamish Nation communities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and on-call as required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Nation’s emergency management program, including strategic and operational planning, budgeting, and program evaluation.
• Coordinate Nation-wide emergency and disaster response, including participation in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
• Build strong relationships with internal departments to support capacity-building, training, and preparedness.
• Collaborate with external partners including First Nations, municipalities, and provincial agencies.
• Develop and maintain emergency management plans, policies, bylaws, and procedures.
• Identify and coordinate emergency preparedness training across the Nation.
• Communicate with community members during emergencies and support public education and awareness initiatives.
• Deliver reports, data insights, and updates to leadership, Council, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to ongoing Public Safety initiatives and departmental goals.

Skills

Crisis decision-making

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Database systems

GIS experience

BC Driver’s License

Evenings/weekends/on-call

Cultural knowledge

Education

Emergency preparedness certification

Public safety studies

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Salary Range: $80,026.00 To $120,040.00 Annually

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Are you a strategic, collaborative, and community-focused leader with a passion for public safety and emergency management? Squamish Nation is seeking a Manager, Emergency Management to join the Public Safety team within the Community Services Division.

This leadership role is essential to strengthening the safety and resiliency of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation. You will guide the development and delivery of a comprehensive emergency management program grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, supporting the Nation through prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

What You’ll Do

Lead and oversee the Nation’s emergency management program, including strategic and operational planning, budgeting, and program evaluation.

Coordinate Nation-wide emergency and disaster response, including participation in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Build strong relationships with internal departments to support capacity-building, training, and preparedness.

Collaborate with external partners including First Nations, municipalities, and provincial agencies.

Develop and maintain emergency management plans, policies, bylaws, and procedures.

Identify and coordinate emergency preparedness training across the Nation.

Communicate with community members during emergencies and support public education and awareness initiatives.

Deliver reports, data insights, and updates to leadership, Council, and community stakeholders.

Contribute to ongoing Public Safety initiatives and departmental goals.

What We’re Looking For

Professional certification in Emergency Preparedness or a related field; post-secondary education in emergency management, public safety, or a similar discipline preferred.

5-7 years of experience in emergency management, including knowledge of BC Emergency Management System, IC 200, and EOC operations.

Experience in project management, budgeting, and team leadership.

Strong crisis decision-making, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Proven ability to stay organized, adaptable, and composed in high-pressure situations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; GIS experience considered an asset.

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and ability to travel between Squamish Nation communities.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and on-call as required.

Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.

Why Work With Us

• Professional Growth - We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values - Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose