Regional Emergency Management Coordinator - Term

EDGE; Villiage of Fort Simpson; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories (MACA) invites applications for a term position in emergency management in Fort Simpson. The role focuses on preparing for and managing civil emergencies, coordinating planning, and delivering community programs across the region.

Applicants should have a degree in emergency management or related field with course work in emergency management and at least two years of related experience; Indigenous employment priority applies.

Qualifications

• Degree in emergency management or related field with coursework in emergency management.
• 2+ years of directly related emergency management experience (typical).
• Experience with Incident Management Teams (IMT) is a plus.
• Knowledge of GNWT emergency management legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver emergency planning and preparedness programming to communities in the region.
• Coordinate and deliver emergency recovery programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and leadership across government and agencies.

Skills

Emergency management

Incident Command System

Community programs

Stakeholder coordination

Policy knowledge

Northern context adaptation

Education

Degree in emergency management or related field

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is responsible for the development and maintenance of community governments, responsive and responsible to the residents, with sufficient legal authority and resources to carry out community responsibilities, to provide public programs and services essential to good community life and to deal effectively with other government organizations. MACA is also responsible for protecting the interests of consumers. MACA accomplishes this mandate through supporting capable, accountable and self-directed community governments in providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
The Emergency Management Act (EMA) establishes a system designed to prepare for and manage civil emergencies in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and ensures the safety and security of residents. The EMA details the functions, duties and powers of the GNWT and community governments in relation to emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. For the GNWT, the EMA establishes an Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and a Territorial Planning Committee (TPC), and during major emergencies, provides authority for the use of extraordinary powers under a State of Emergency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, plans and practices.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and utilize knowledge of the Incident Command System Canada.
• Knowledge of and the ability to promote the federal Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund and support community access to it.
• Ability to acquire and utilize knowledge of northern local government and regions.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn and apply knowledge of the NWT emergency management legislation, plans, agreements, frameworks, strategies, and policies.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver emergency planning and preparedness programming to communities in the Region.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver emergency recovery programs.
• Ability to adapt approach as situations change and willingness to adapt to and work within a variety of diverse situations, and with diverse individuals or groups.
• Ability to effectively work with a range of stakeholders, and varying leadership levels, within community governments, department officials, federal and other organizations.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A degree in emergency management or social sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology or education) with course work in emergency management; and two (2) years of directly related emergency management experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
The following would be considered assets:

• Experience working as part of an Incident Management Team (IMT).
• Experience with major community emergency events.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building
9802 98 Avenue
BOX 290
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28322

Closing Date: OCTOBER 7, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111, 131 - $132, 717) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $11, 968.