Emergency Services Officer

Job Information
Job Title:Emergency Services Officer
Job Requisition ID:76435
Ministry:Assisted Living and Social Services
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: One Permanent and One Temporary (2 years)
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:October 23 2025
Classification: Program Services 4E
Salary: $3056.50 to $4006.62 ($79774 - $104572/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors families and communities and helps Albertans access disability services continuing care financial supports affordable housing services for the homeless and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

Strategic Services Division plays a key role in shaping and supporting strategic initiatives across the ministry which is focused on delivering high-quality social programs to Albertans in need. The Emergency Management Accommodations and Security Services (EMASS) is within the division supporting these initiatives across the ministry.

For more information on the Assisted Living and Social Services Ministry please visit: Responsibilities

Are you a highly organized resilient and proactive emergency management professional We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Services Officer/Consequence Management Officer (ESO/CMO) to join our team. This pivotal role supports the ongoing management and delivery of critical EMASS programs ensuring the Ministry is prepared to prevent mitigate respond to and recover from any crisis or hazard impacting Albertans.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management and Policy (Ongoing)

• Policy and Guidance: Clarify interpret and advise on legislation Ministry policy standards and operational directives to promote consistency in program delivery across the organization.
• Strategic Research: Conduct research collect evaluate and analyze data for position papers options and strategy development.
• Corporate Communication: Prepare and update briefing notes and correspondence for senior management and facilitate the processing of issues through various staff networks.
• Cross-Government Collaboration: Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross-government contacts and external groups to develop and implement coordinated management responses.

Emergency Management Team (Preparedness & Response)

• 24/7 Availability: Requires 24/7 on-call availability to support shift changes and staff the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) and/or Departmental Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) during activations.
• Incident Command Support: Fill the role of Manager Emergency Management Team or Deputy Incident Commander during DEOC and PECC activations as required.
• Coordination & Resourcing: Serve as the CMO or BCO to coordinate essential resourcing and prioritization of the Ministrys response during emergencies within the PECC or impacted communities.
• Local Authority Liaison: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with local and regional authorities (including Tribal Council and Métis Settlement Emergency Managers) on the training delivery and implementation of emergency response plans.
• Protocol Development: Assist with developing and maintaining written protocols to ensure local authorities have access to necessary policy and resourcing for providing emergency services during a state of emergency.