Regional Emergency Management Coordinator
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within the Tlicho Region for the following communities:
- Behchoko
- Whati
- Gameti
- Wekweeti
Department Information
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
Job Information
Located in Behchoko, as the Regional Emergency Management Coordinator, you report to the Regional Superintendent, North Slave. You support the preparedness of communities and the coordination of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) response to natural disasters and emergencies affecting people, property, and the environment in the North Slave Region. You are responsible for delivering regional emergency management programs, including federal and territorial initiatives, and for working with community governments, regional and territorial emergency management organizations to develop, update, and validate emergency plans and public awareness initiatives.
This includes supporting disaster assistance programs by acting as a liaison and navigator for communities, individuals, and small businesses, providing guidance on eligibility, funding opportunities, and application processes, and assisting GNWT departments with Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement (DFAA) claims. During emergency events, you participate in response activities such as evacuations and damage assessments and must be available for extended hours, standby rotations during high-risk periods, and work in challenging conditions. You work closely with Headquarters, GNWT departments, and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with the NWT Emergency Plan and relevant policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains readiness within the Region for emergency response by coordinating and delivering emergency planning and preparedness programming to communities in the Region.
- Responds to major emergency events and incidents when they occur by coordinating and delivering emergency response programming.
- Facilitates post-disaster regional recovery activities after a major emergency event or incident by coordinating and delivering emergency recovery programs.
- Supports communities in accessing and developing projects under federal and territorial emergency management related programs.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of emergency management principles, plans, and practices
- Ability to acquire and apply the Incident Command System (ICS Canada)
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, NWT emergency management legislation, policies, and frameworks
- Familiarity with federal emergency management programs, including the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
- Understanding of northern communities and local government structures
- Ability to coordinate emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programming
- Strong facilitation skills for workshops and training exercises
Key Qualifications
Degree in Emergency Management or a related social science discipline (e.g., sociology, psychology, education), including coursework in emergency management
Minimum of two (2) years of directly related emergency management experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Travel
The incumbent in this position will be required to travel travel 10 to 20 times per year, for up to two weeks at a time, driving and flying between communities in a variety of weather conditions.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27706
Closing Date: April 29, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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