Information & Engagement Specialist

Job Information
Job Title:Information & Engagement Specialist
Job Requisition ID:86020
Ministry:Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: August 6 2026
Classification: Program Services 3 / (023PSA)
Salary: $2935.39 to $3850.29 bi-weekly ($76612 to $100485 / year)

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: Responsibilities

Be the voice of emergency preparedness in Alberta. Lead public education stakeholder engagement and resilience initiatives that help communities prepare for emergencies.

About the Role:

As a senior preparedness specialist you will lead public and partner engagement public education and outreach initiatives that strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster resilience across Alberta. Youll build strategic partnerships deliver impactful learning programs and serve as a trusted advocate for preparedness.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as AEMAs lead spokesperson and subject matter expert on emergency preparedness and disaster resilience.
• Identify and champion partnership opportunities that expand organizational reach strengthen public and partner relationships and maximize impact.
• Developing and delivering training presentations workshops and public awareness initiatives.
• Leading public and partner engagement strategies that build partnerships and expand program reach.
• Creating educational resources e-learning products and outreach materials for diverse audiences.
• Identifying and advancing innovative public education and community engagement opportunities.
• Conducting research analyzing data and recommending improvements to programs and engagement approaches.
• Leading projects supporting strategic planning and ensuring quality program delivery.
• Representing AEMA at conferences community events and stakeholder forums across Alberta.
  
  

The Job Descriptionis provided for further details on this position.