Emergency Management Technician

Competition 1221

While this position welcomes applications from the public, please note that preference will be given to current employees at the University of Alberta. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location - Work takes place at multiple UofA sites (North Campus Edmonton, Campus Saint-Jean Edmonton, South Campus Edmonton, Augustana Campus Camrose, and other U of A locations as needed).

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department

The Emergency Management (EM) Technician is a professional position reporting to the Emergency Management (EM) Director and provides coverage when EM Director is unavailable.

This position supports the EM missions in reduction of, readiness for, response to, and recovery from incidents and emergencies that interrupt the operations of the University of Alberta regardless of location or time.

Position 

This position is responsible for supporting the development, administration and management of EM critical systems, projects and activities to support the integrated emergency management plan (IEMP) of the University. The technician is responsible for meeting specific project targets determined by the EM Director. The technician is responsible for identifying gaps and challenging existing systems in the IEMP for the purpose of continual improvement of the IEMP. The technician is also responsible for emergency response activities in support of First Responders and our Crisis Management Team.

Working in this position will give you opportunities to use your emergency and crisis management knowledge in the most interesting and exciting workplace in the world; balancing program development tasks with emergency response activities, tinkering with existing tools and developing new solutions, developing training and presenting to large and small groups of students, staff and faculty.

You’ll be part of a team that rewards curiosity and innovation, treasures the academic missions of research and teaching, and supports the professional development opportunities that are unique to a University environment.

Duties 

To support our four missions:

• To prepare pre-identified teams of skilled and experienced responders with plans and resources, for foreseeable emergencies that will require central coordination.
• To ensure supervisors and leaders Reduce, Ready for, Respond to,and Recover from events that could interrupt research, teaching, events, or University administration; harm the University’s reputation or the environment; or cause fatalities or serious injuries; with effective tools, training, awareness, notification and advice.
• To support a thriving student body experience that is student-led, risk-tolerant, sustainable, and encourages community and social development.
• To be a leader for a more resilient and less vulnerable society through education, advice, and mutual aid.

Our days are a mix of routine maintenance tasks, exploring new challenges, and customer support and engagement. 

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential
• The ability to travel to different campuses is essential
• Availability for response after hours and on weekends is essential
• The ability to do light lifting and transporting training materials around campuses is essential
• Passion for emergency management is essential
• Technicians will typically do 10,000 steps during the workday

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed formal education in emergency management. Combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred
• Proficiency in other languages is an asset
• Proficiency in Google Suite is an asset
• Experience in public speaking is an asset
• Excellent stress management skill is an asset
• Formal studies in emergency management, or equivalent, are an asset
• Interest in and exposure to international issues is an asset