JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66853
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: February 18, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 to $113,860 / year)
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.
Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
University degree in a field related to the position (Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Planning, Economics, Political Science or Communication) PLUS four years related experience.
Equivalency:

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, OR 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

• For Example:
• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience

• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 6 years of experienceRelated minimum 8 years of experience

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director, Logistics Support, the primary focus of this position is to provide leadership over the provincial 911 Grant Program, Alberta 911 legislation, regulations, standards and related initiatives.
Leadership is provided within the context of a highly sensitive and often politically complex environment. This position leads a team that is responsible for maintaining the 911 grant program and regulatory framework that requires a significant amount of stakeholder consultation and advisory services to a diverse group of stakeholders (911 centres, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), secondary PSAPs such as Alberta Health Services and the RCMP, municipal organizations, not-for-profit, and for-profit including telecommunications providers) and across Canada including provincial, territorial, and federal government contacts.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Delivering the 911 grant and regulatory initiative, and develops new and continuously improving policies including provincial 911 standards and related program initiatives
• Leading the regular review of legislation and regulations affecting 911 centres and the 911 Grant Program
• Coordinating with other provinces, territories and the federal government on national 911 developments to contribute, gain important information, and ensure Alberta is keeping pace with other jurisdictions in Canada
• Working with 911 stakeholders, Ministry Communications Department staff, and external third parties to develop public education and communications materials on relevant issues including proper use of 911
• Developing and motivating team members through performance planning, coaching, recognition, and training to sustain a high-performance team
  This position may be required to work in the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) or on field assignment as needed during emergencies in order to coordinate provincial emergency response efforts and/or support/advise/assist government ministries, municipalities, First Nations and/or other organizations. In these circumstances, the position may require working extended and irregular hours and/or shifts with minimal or no notice, particularly during emergencies and exercise.
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