JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74981
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: University degree - Political Science, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, Humanities, or a related field PLUS 2 years progressively responsible 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

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

As a HIRA Application Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Government of Alberta’s HIRA program. The HIRA Application Analyst focuses on the practical application of HIRA methodology, framework, and principles to the needs of local authorities in the province by supporting the development and implementation of programs, initiatives, procedures, and standards that ensure the communities have the ability to develop a successful hazard assessment system. To that end, the Application Analyst lead critical research, provide expert support to municipalities and other partners, and contribute to the development of innovative risk assessment and mitigation strategies. This role directly strengthens Alberta’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to hazards, while fostering collaboration through a strong network of stakeholders. If you thrive in a role that blends research, project leadership, and meaningful engagement with diverse partners, this opportunity is for you!

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Research to support the implementation, stabilization, and maintenance of the HIRA frameworkSupporting the development, review, and maintenance of hazard assessments across provincial, municipal, and Indigenous partners.
• Provide assistance to other GOA departments and local authorities (i.e., Municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements) that are completing their own HIRA assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies as tasked by the HIRA Lead.Coordinating the development of a HIRA Community of Practice, including engagement strategies, stakeholder mapping, and outreach initiatives.
• Lead in delivering HIRA team’s projects/initiativesRepresenting the HIRA unit in committees, forums, and outreach events to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration.
• Development of HIRA Community of Practice - This position is responsible for coordinating the development of a Develop a HIRA community of practice through a deliberate system of research, planning and reporting.
• Leads and/or participates in projects, committees, and working groups with other government departments, other public sector entities and/or with private sector organizations by attending meetings and events that relate to personal preparedness and disaster resilience.