Field Officer Collective Training

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 63915
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 Competition
Closing Date: November 21, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 - $3,604.17/ Bi-weekly ($71,968 - $94,068/year)
The Public Safety and Emergency Services, 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.
Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the Alberta government, to Albertans, and to their communities, for the protection of people, their property, the environment and the economy from the effects of disasters and emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized public safety system for managing the various emergency events that occur every year. The System is made up of many stakeholders and partners including government ministries, municipal agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), industry, First Nation communities and Métis Settlements. AEMA accomplishes its mandate by effectively and successfully leading the coordination, collaboration and cooperation between all entities involved in the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse partnership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A university degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Emergency Services Administration or a related field
• 4 years of progressively responsible related experience in the development and delivery of CT (Collective Training) to large teams.
• Experience working in a leadership and decision-making role either in a public or private setting, in a field involving operational and tactical level emergency management.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• A cover letter.

FOR ANY POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION:

Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), with the Government of Alberta is currently looking for Field Officer Collective Training to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting opportunity, apply now!
Reporting to the Manager of Training Certification and Standards, you will be the primary interface between the programs administered by AEMA and AEMA’s stakeholders; including, but not limited to, municipalities, First Nation communities, Métis Settlements and elected officials.
The Field Officer Collective Training is largely focused on the preparation pillar of emergency management and therein is primarily responsible for the development and delivery of progressive training in support of the provincial All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) project.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Support the development of AHIMT capabilities in Alberta, focused on continuous and iterative improvement.
• Develop and deliver progressive training to formed groups (AHIMTs) and municipal, First Nation and Métis Settlement ICP/ECC staffs) with the intent of building confirmed/validated/accredited incident management depth and capability across the province.
• Develop and prepare teams to perform incident management tasks.
• Provide direct emergency management support and advice.
• Assist local governments with the development of all-hazard specific emergency management training.
• Respond and deploy to emergency and disaster incidents, providing expert advice and support to local authorities.
• Prepare to perform duties in multiple days and nights away from home during planned routine activities and during unplanned emergency events.