Emergency Management and Business Continuity

Virginia Department of Emergency Management; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal governmental body in Cambridge seeks an Emergency Management & Business Continuity Coordinator for a temporary role. The ideal candidate will assist in planning and implementing emergency management operations and continuity programs. With a focus on project management, they will lead Business Impact Analyses and work with various city departments. A 2-year diploma and 3-4 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage range.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in emergency management and/or continuity of operations.
• Project Management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with emergency management and business continuity programs.
• Lead the creation of Business Impact Analyses.
• Coordinate with cross-divisional teams for planning.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Training and Facilitation

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint

Mass Notification System

Education

2-year college diploma in Business Continuity, Emergency Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Emergency Management & Business Continuity Coordinator(Temp approx. 12 months, possible extension)

People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Emergency Management and Business Continuity Coordinator (Contract 12 months, with possibility of extension) is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of the City’s emergency management, and continuity of operations programs. This position will perform skilled technical, project management and administrative work independently and with cross-divisional and multi-sector project teams to assist with planning, coordinating, developing and promoting the emergency management, and continuity of operations programs.

What you will be doing

• Assist with the implementation and development of the City\'s emergency management, and continuity of operations programs including updates and resource materials as needed.
• Lead and support the creation of the Business Impact Analysis (BIAs) for each services area.
• Work collaboratively with service areas to identify acceptable recovery time periods, and establish resources required for the successful resumption of services in the event of a significant disruption.
• Project management associated with supporting and/or facilitating cross-divisional and multi-sector planning teams to develop emergency management, and continuity of operations initiatives.
• Chair and support different emergency management, and continuity of operations meetings.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for emergency management, and continuity of operations programs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to city departments and service areas in the development of plans and procedures.
• Provide subject matter expertise to service areas for the development of emergency management and continuity of operations plans and BIAs.
• Participate in the Emergency Management Program Committee and other committees.
• Support the City of Cambridge Emergency Management Program and act as the alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator per legislative requirements.
• Other related projects as assigned.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)
Valid G driver\'s license.

Your compensation

This position is located in Band Level 4 of the Non-Union Salary Scale and has an hourly range of $47.67 - $58.13.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (35 hours per week)

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To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE Careers, prior to Janaury 31, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [e-mail] to make your needs known in advance.

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Education

2-year college diploma in Business Continuity, Emergency Management or related field.

Experience and Knowledge

Preferred three to four years of experience in developing and delivering emergency management and/or continuity of operations initiatives or related field
Previous Project Management experience
Experience in Business Continuity and Business Impact Assessment are an asset
Experience in communication, training and facilitation skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
Demonstrate experience writing plans and procedures
Demonstrate experience in facilitation, project management and delivery of programs
Experience in SharePoint is an asset
Demonstrate experience in mass notification system an asset

We are looking for these certificates

Certificate or diploma in Emergency Management
Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) designation is an asset