Emergency Management Specialist

Our non-profit and regulatory client is seeking a to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with aligning emergency, security, and operations plans with regulators, supporting agencies, and both internal and external stakeholders.

This is an on-site position, location in Ottawa, ON. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the development, training, testing, and evaluation of emergency and disaster response procedures.
• Facilitate and assist designing realistic scenarios to assess skills and competencies.
• Plan, prepare, and execute emergency management and security exercises, including table-top exercises, drills, and full-scale simulations.
• Coordinate and develop the Emergency Management Program Plan, policies, procedures, and emergency contact lists.
• Assist in executing programs and Business Continuity Plans during emergencies.
• Perform quality assurance to address procedural gaps and ensure compliance with regulations. 
• Research, recommend, and manage resources to optimize emergency response and business continuity.
• Maintain training and inventory records, including courseware and supplies.
• Draft reports, recommend policies, and participate in special projects and committees.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in emergency management or a related field, with 2+ years of professional experience, or 5+ years of operational emergency preparedness experience.
• Bilingual in English and conversational French, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of adult training methods, emergency management practices, and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Valid Class G driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and ability to obtain required certifications. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.