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October 1, 2024
Government of the Northwest Territories
Fort Simpson
FULL TIME
Regional Emergency Management Coordinator
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.
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:
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
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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