Coordinator, Canada Task Force 2

Canada Task Force 2 (CAN-TF2), part of Emergency Management Operations, is an all-hazards disaster response team ready to assist local authorities with Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and other emergency and disaster response anywhere within Alberta or across Canada. As the Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational and strategic priorities for the Canada Task Force 2 program. You will manage the core CANTF2 staff team and the volunteer program for more than 160 members to ensure CAN-TF2 is equipped, prepared, and qualified to respond to disaster events. Primary duties include:

• Provide leadership and Human Resource functions for the Canada Task Force 2 program.
• Provide staff supervision and oversight for both paid employees and volunteer team members, while fostering the CAN-TF2 team culture of support, mentorship, and volunteerism.
• Manage and report on operating and capital budgets, procurement, and grant funding from other levels of government and the private sector.
• Work with partners from all levels of government, and other sectors and jurisdictions to advance the National USAR program, Provincial All Hazards Incident Management program, and other priority initiatives.
• Coordinate team deployments and provide leadership during CAN-TF2 disaster incident responses.
• Participate and support Emergency Management Response in The City of Calgary including roles in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and On Call responsibilities.

• A degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Policy, Leadership, Business Continuity, or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Emergency Management, emergency response (Fire, Policing, Medical, Search and Rescue), disaster services, or public safety, including supervisory experience.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending OR; a valid Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), or other professional designation in emergency services will be considered an asset.
• Experience in USAR or Incident Management Team disaster responses will be an asset.
• Experience with financial accountability, including grant applications and reporting and budget management will also be an asset.
• The ability to develop policy and procedure, and comfort with public speaking, group facilitation, and delivery of presentations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, the ability to work well in a team environment, excellent planning and organization skills, a high attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities, and the capacity to work well under high-intensity or high-stress situations (i.e. during disaster response).