Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Response Planning

Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Response PlanningJob InformationJob Title: Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Response PlanningJob Requisition ID: 63678Ministry: Transportation and Economic CorridorsLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 29, 2024Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/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. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspxAlberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow.Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives and Business Services, as part of a team, the Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Response Planning co-leads the department's Emergency Management Program and associated designated roles. The incumbent will lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of the ministry's Business Continuity Program and Facility Emergency Response Program (FERP). This role ensures the ministry is compliant with GoA policies and that ministry plans are current and complete, tested, and executed efficiently. The position also plays a key role in liaising with Federal and Provincial partners to coordinate disaster financial assistance and disaster recovery programs.As the Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Response Planning, the incumbent will have a role in planning, mitigating, responding to, and coordinating the department’s response to various incidents and will play a lead role in coordinating the department’s response to business continuity incidents. As emergencies and disasters may occur 24/7, the incumbent may be placed on standby and/or expected to work extended hours including some weekends and holidays.The Manager will be accountable for the continuous improvement and maintenance of Business Continuity and Facility Emergency Response Plans to ensure the delivery of ministry functions and services in the event of a service disruption or disaster. The incumbent will contribute to the development and execution of various training and information initiatives for ministry staff regarding their roles and responsibilities during incidents.Knowledge of facilities and occupational health and safety will assist the incumbent in developing, implementing, and maintaining the ministry's Facility Emergency Response Planning Program (FEPP). Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other managers and team members are imperative. Strong conceptual and analytical thinking, system thinking, and exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills are needed to develop effective business continuity project plans and programs.QualificationsUniversity Degree in a related field such as Disaster & Emergency Management, Emergency Management, Emergency & Security Management, Crisis Communications, or Occupational Health & Safety.Minimum of four (4) years of progressively related work experience in business continuity planning or emergency management.Required Training:Incident Command System Level 300Preference will be given to candidates that have:Incident Command System Train the Trainer 200Incident Command System level 400Leadership and management experienceExperience designing, facilitating, exercising and implementing various plans (Consequence Management, Business Continuity, Security, Facility Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Management / Communication, etc.)Equivalencies may be considered - directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or1 year of experience for 1 year of educationAssets:Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) Business Continuity Certification (i.e. ABCP)AckNet TrainingICS 400HIRA knowledgeAdvanced SharePoint, Teams, Excel skillsCandidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.Other Application Information:A cover letter is required.Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills after interviews.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.It is recommended that applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr