Senior Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 163,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading emergency management consulting firm in Canada seeks Senior Emergency Management Planners for on-call deployment to advise state and local agencies during crises. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience, flexibility for travel, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in emergency management or related field.
• Willing to travel within 24 to 72 hours of notice for 30+ days.
• Understanding of emergency management coordination during large-scale incidents.

Responsibilities

• Advise in the Planning Section at client locations using ICS.
• Collaborate with partner agencies on planning initiatives.
• Develop reports for leadership decision making.

Skills

Emergency Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Senior Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Senior Emergency Management Planners on our Response Cadre will be responsible for providing on-site support to state and local government agencies in their active disaster and crisis missions. This team of on-call professionals may deploy to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sites and/or field environments to advise clients on managing their response to natural disasters and other crisis events. These missions will be for a minimum of 30 days and will require deployment within 24-to-72-hour notice of travel for activations.

Senior Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre candidates will be considered for membership on a roster of professionals available for contract-based deployment positions.

Please note: As these are not full-time staff positions, candidates only seeking immediate and/or long-term employment should consider Hagerty’s other relevant job postings.

• Serve as an advisor in the Planning Section of a client environment utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Act as a point of contact with partner agencies and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to collaborate on high-level planning initiatives.
• Research and track data, and create reports for client leadership responsible for mission-critical decision making.
• Provide administrative support and/or perform additional tasking in other disciplines as needed, such as facilitating coordination with logistics and operations section staff to ensure mission success.
• Utilize outstanding written and verbal communication skills to develop plans, procedures, and other deliverables for clients.
• Coach and mentor junior-level staff at Hagerty while deployed on client missions as directed by Hagerty Consulting leadership.

Qualifications for Senior Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in emergency management or a related field.
• Willing and able to be on-call for travel within 24 to 72 hours of notice and to remain deployed for at least 30 days anywhere in the United States.
• An understanding of the emergency management system and how jurisdictions coordinate together during large-scale incidents.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a focus on the development of plans, procedures, and other deliverables.
• The ability to be flexible and demonstrate integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed based on the client’s operational tempo.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre

• Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or as part of an Incident Management Team (IMT), ideally working as a part of a Planning Section on a previous disaster.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials.
• Experience researching complex issues and presenting outcomes and insights to a supervisor or large audience.
• Experience implementing incident objectives with a diverse set of agencies and stakeholders.

Salary range of $80,000 - $115,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.