EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish and
the Town of Antigonish are seeking applications
for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator.
The Emergency Management Coordinator is a casual position that reports directly to the
Municipal Clerk Treasurer and the Town CAO. This position is responsible for the preparation
and coordination of emergency measures plans for both the Municipality and Town.
The primary functions of this position are disaster response planning, building relationships
with other organizations having a disaster response role, and advising and informing elected
officials, staff and the public with regard to disaster preparedness.
The successful applicant will have previous experience in emergency planning or response,
training or familiarity with the Incident Command System, and the ability to communicate
effectively with a variety of stakeholders. To view the full job description of Emergency
Management Coordinator, please visit www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca or
www.townofantigonish.ca.
Applications for this position, clearly marked
“Emergency Management Coordinator,” will be accepted until Friday,
October 31, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Please forward all applications to:
Glenn Horne,
Municipal Clerk Treasurer
285 Beech Hill Road, RR 6
Antigonish, NS B2G 0B4
[email protected]
The Town and County of Antigonish thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those
candidates who are being interviewed will be contacted.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Emergency Management Coordinator – Casual
RESPONSIBLE TO:
LOCATION:
Municipal Clerk Treasurer / Town CAO
Municipal Office / Town Office
DATE:
October 2014
SCOPE
The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) is appointed under Section 10 of the
Emergency Measures Act and acts as coordinator of the municipal emergency measures
organization. Accordingly, the coordinator performs the duties prescribed in municipal bylaws,
agreements and policies.
The EMC is responsible for the preparation and coordination of emergency measures plans for
both the Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish. The primary
functions of this position are disaster response planning, building relationships with other
organizations having a disaster response role, and advising and informing elected officials, staff
and the public with regard to disaster preparedness.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of the EMC. The listing is not
intended to be all inclusive or to limit the Coordinator’s initiative to expand his/her function
beyond this scope nor is it intended to limit the Municipal Clerk Treasurer & CAOs right to
assign other duties.
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Coordinate emergency planning for the Emergency Management Area, with industry
and local organizations, including the local RCMP and Volunteer Fire Departments in
both the Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish
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Chairs the Emergency Management Advisory Committee and maintain records of all the
proceedings
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Advise the Warden, Mayor and Councils respecting emergency management issues and
the area’s state of emergency preparedness
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Maintain the municipalities’ Emergency Plan
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Ensure the Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) are prepared for use
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Conduct emergency management activities as directed by Councils
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Facilitate, design and conduct emergency exercises
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Collaborate with Provincial EMO Planners to identify candidates for emergency training
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Liaise with EMO NS and other agencies as required
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Conduct hazard assessments and risk analysis
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Increase public awareness through education for emergency preparedness
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Develop and maintain an inventory list of resources available for a response
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Promote and maintain MOUs with other jurisdictions and institutions for a collaborative
response to disasters
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In consultation with the Municipal Clerk Treasurer and the Town CAO, prepare and
submit the annual operating plan and operating and capital budgets to the Regional
Emergency Management Advisory Committee for review and recommendation to the
councils for approval.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Education and Experience
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Minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferably in a Municipal environment
Minimum Grade 12 education
Previous experience in emergency planning or response
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be given consideration
Basic Emergency Management (BEM) course
Emergency Operations Centre Management (EOC) course
ICS 100, 200 and 300
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook at an intermediate level
Good written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with little supervision
Incident Command System (ICS) training would be an asset
Emergency Public Information (EPI) course
Personal Competencies
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Communication
Achievement
Flexibility
Leading and Developing Others
Relationship Building for Influence
Teamwork
Working Strategically
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position must:
 Have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license and use of a vehicle
 This position works in an office environment
 Be physically and emotionally able to cope with stresses and responsibilities associated
with the position
 Attend meetings, both at and away from the office and some will be outside normal
business hours
 Sign a confidentiality agreement
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a casual position entitled to a stipend.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Municipal Clerk Treasurer and CAO.