Provincial Duty Officer
About The Position
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. 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. To learn more about Public Safety and Emergency Services, follow the link to: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx.
Requirements
- University degree in a related field, no experience required; or equivalent as described
- 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 3 years of experience
- Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience
- Related minimum 4 years of experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the four pillars of emergency management
- Thorough knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS)
- Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills and social media platforms
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- A driver’s license and clear abstract is required
- Air Brake program completion and you must have or be willing to obtain this qualification
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of GoA and AEMA emergency planning
- Familiarity with applicable legislation, regulations, and guidelines
- Incident Command System (ICS) I-300 Certification
- Experience working in an Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC)
Responsibilities
- Respond to inquiries that are related to requests for information, advice on emergency techniques, and requests for assistance
- Build and maintain situational awareness of potential and ongoing public safety emergencies or disasters that impact Alberta and/or Albertans
- Disseminate information on potential or ongoing emergency or disasters that may require a GoA response activities
- Support to the PECC staff during a PECC elevation of Level 2 or higher and other Provincial Operations Units and lines of work
- Ensuring readiness of the PECC and Watch Station, including the business continuity actions to maintain these critical services
- Research, write and edit material for publication and distribution to increase awareness and inform decision making
- Contribute to the maintenance and readiness of the PECC, alternate PECC, and MESA
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
