GRANT MACEWAN COLLEGEPosted Apr 15, 2009

Edmonton, AB, CANADA

1 Position

Job Category: Education; Risk Management
Industry: Education
Company Url: www.MacEwan.ca
 

The Risk Management department at MacEwan is seeking an Emergency Planning Officer. Reporting to the Director, Risk Management this position is responsible for coordinating, facilitating and assisting in the planning, organizing, control and implementation of emergency management and emergency operations for the College. Specific responsibilities include conducting research and making recommendations regarding best practices; overseeing and providing leadership in the design, coordination and implementation of emergency preparedness plans, procedures & training and planning; coordinating, overseeing and reviewing emergency exercises. Other duties include liaising with counterparts from other post secondary institutions as well as municipal, provincial & federal levels; ensuring software and communication tools are developed, rolled out, and revised; ensuring appropriate response plans exist and ensuring contingency plans are in place. This is a full time continuing position.
 
Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree along with 3 years experience in emergency management, disaster planning or emergency preparedness. Certification through a recognized organization such as Disaster Recovery Institute is desirable. Training or experience in project management is preferred. A combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
 
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities and programs, manage teams, exercise good judgment, take initiative and act with diplomacy. Applicants will also need the ability to think outside the box to identify creative solutions and actions, quickly analyze, interpret and act on complex issues, quickly react calmly and promptly during an emergency or disaster, analyze and evaluate incomplete, conflicting and confusing information and prepare and make public speaking presentations. The successful candidate will be able to clearly communicate, both written and orally and possess good organizational skills and attention to detail. Applicants must be able to work overtime, overnight and on weekends during emergencies and disasters.
 
Salary range:  $62,234 to $84,200 per annum
Closing date: Open until suitable candidate is found
Quote Competition: 09.04.106
 
Grant MacEwan College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
 
Apply to:                            

Human Resources Department
Grant MacEwan College
City Centre Campus
7-105, 10700 104 Ave
Edmonton AB T5J 4S2
FAX: (780) 497-5430

PHONE: (780) 497-5434
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Grant MacEwan College employment opportunities can be viewed by visiting our website (click on Employment Opportunities at MacEwan).