Emergency Management Advisor

Make a difference in the health and well-being of our campus community. The Environmental Health, Safety and Wellness (EHSW) team is responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy and secure environment for everyone at SAIT. Join a dedicated team focused on promoting well-being and proactive risk management. The Opportunity As a member of the Safety and Community Services team reporting to the Manager, Security and Emergency Services (SES), this position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of institutional emergency preparedness and response plans.  This includes coordination and support of activities relating to SAIT’s Emergency Response Plan and associated plans which encompasses business continuity and post-incident recovery.   Major responsibilities include assessing the needs for institutional emergency response and business continuity solutions, determining workable emergency preparedness and planning approaches, implementing effective system components, reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of business continuity and emergency preparedness systems in place, and reporting on the status of initiatives.  In addition to maintaining operational readiness, this position updates and maintains policies, plans and documents related to emergency management, develops and administers training for members of the SAIT community and prepares reports and recommendations for the Safety and Community Services leadership team.  The incumbent also acts as resource for all SAIT schools and departments and builds partnerships with government agencies, other post-secondary community emergency management professionals and the community at large.  This position, along with other SES members, will be part of a rotating schedule for after-hours emergency on-call support. This position may be required to adjust their schedule to provide subject matter expertise and support in the event of any significant emergency occurring on campus. The Role

Accountability:

Maintain SAIT’s institutional Emergency Response Plan and ensure operationalization of all plan elements, including the SAIT emergency notification system and tools.

Develop institutional business continuity plans and provide direct support, collaboration and oversight to schools, departments and service partners.

Ensure the readiness and full operational functionality of primary and alternate Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) sites for use at any time for use during an emergency and/or training exercises or drills. 

Provide direct response to emergencies on all SAIT campuses and participate as a member Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT).

Provide operational support to the EMRT and the EOC director when the Emergency Response Plan is activated.

Ensure emergency response supplies are inventoried, maintained and deployed when necessary.  

Support day-to-day Campus Security operations related to emergency preparedness and response.

Develop and maintain SAIT’s emergency evacuation and fire warden program, conducting recruitment, training, drills, and maintain program records. 

Oversee SAITs Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program including maintaining up to date records and ensuring operational readiness of AEDs on campus. 

Collaboration:

Liaise with the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and other regulatory bodies to build strong working relationships with partner organizations. 

Participate in internal SAIT committees, providing expertise and support in all facets of emergency preparedness, response and business continuity.

Contribute to risk management strategies, including pandemic preparedness, business continuity and the SAIT Travel Risk Advisory Program.

Assist in delivery of SAIT’s mass notification system (SAITALERT). 

Participate in the development of an institutional emergency communications protocol, and oversee drills and tests of same.

Service Focus:

Coordinate and administer training related to all aspects of the SAIT emergency management program, including, but not limited to, building captain and fire warden program, general emergency awareness, the Incident Command System, first response, EOC operations, and emergency communications.

Coordinate incident command system role-specific training, develop and facilitate exercises (tabletop and functional), maintain the functionality of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and conduct after action reviews and post-incident/exercise debriefs to improve and enhance SAIT’s emergency response.

Develop and deliver education and training sessions related to all aspects of SAIT’s emergency management program in order to promote understanding and ensure appropriate preparation and response.

Support the development and maintenance of site-specific emergency response plans on SAIT’s satellite campuses. 

Excellence:

Review current research and keep up-to-date on new trends, issues, practices, and policies regarding emergency management.

Participate in sensitive investigations when necessary. 

Review internal policies and procedures to find opportunities to improve emergency preparedness and response on campus.

Review and analyze trends in emergency events; track, monitor, document and assess relevant emergency response incidents on campus and identify and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.  

Pursue engagement opportunities with the larger SAIT community to promote the emergency preparedness.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Education and credentials:

Diploma or degree in Emergency Management or degree in a related field required.

Graduate degree or diploma in a related or complementary discipline field an asset.

Recognized emergency management, business continuity, or risk management certification an asset.

Experience and skills:

Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience and responsibility in fields directly related to emergency management or business continuity.

Relevant work experience in emergency management, disaster response, business continuity, emergency social services and/or crisis communications; experience with, and knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and Alberta Incident Management System (AIMS).

Experience in implementing emergency and business continuity programs within an academic and research environment, government organization or in industry.

Up-to-date working knowledge of applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation, including the AB Emergency Management Act, AB Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation, City of Calgary Emergency Management Bylaw, and the Alberta Fire Code.

Identification, adaptation, and implementation of best practices.

Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading and conducting training courses.

Superior written and oral communication skills.

Expertise in all aspects of emergency management and business continuity, including but not limited to performance monitoring and reporting, corrective actions management, quality assurance and auditing.

Project management experience is desirable.

Excellent computer skills are essential.