Emergency Program Coordinator

Emergency Program Coordinator

Classification : Full time Permanent

Salary : $70000 - $75000

Location : Williams Lake BC

Deadline : Until Filled

The Tŝilhqotin National Government (TNG) is the official First Nations government serving the Tŝilhqotin Nation. TNG is located in Williams Lake British Columbia and serves six communities including ʔEsdilagh Tsideldel Yunesitin Tletinqox Xeni Gwetin and Tlesqox.

The Tŝilhqotin National Government is looking to hire an Emergency Program Coordinator. The Emergency Program Coordinator

will be responsible forassisting communities with Fire Smart activities fuel mitigation and preparedness as well as structure protection unit deployments. The Emergency Program Coordinator

will develop structural and wildfire fire response plans firefighting and fire stations and community education regarding structural fire wildfire and personal and community preparedness. This is not an entry level position and previous experience in the field of Emergency Management is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership coordination and direction in the application and implementationof policies procedures and guidelines for all wildfire management program elements
• Coordinates develops and administers wildfire prevention and mitigation projects including education and outreach
• Develops implements and maintains wildfire / mitigation programs presentations materials equipment and displays
• Identifies and implements training and drill scenarios that assure the response capability and readiness of assigned staff
• Develop structural and wildfire fire response plans
• Monitors fire season severity predictions fire behavior and fire activity levels and takes appropriate actions to ensure safe efficient and effective operations
• Work with communities to identify their priorities and work collaboratively with partners to implement solutions
• Engage with external partners government officials stakeholders and the public
• Establish develop and maintain relationships with Municipal & Regional District Emergency Management sector in the Cariboo as well as provincial entities
• Capacity building and community development work with education / employment coordinator to schedule and register community members / contractors for training and employment opportunities
• Coordinate training for the Tŝilhqotin Nation in Emergency Operations
• Project administration and management for grant-based projects
• Coordinate community education structural fire wildfire and personal and community preparedness
• Determine volunteer / employee training needs as necessary and develop implement and monitor a training plan
• Inventory management for equipment and development of a system with annual inventory
• Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
• Represent the organization in a professional and courteous manner
• Assist in development of funding applications
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials and exercise discretion when interfacing with the business
• Work within the policies and procedures of theTŝilhqotin National Government : understanding program services polices procedures rules and regulations
• Due to the nature of the role flexibility will be essential as some weekend / out of hours work will be required during periods of emergency
• Other duties as required

Requirements

Working Conditions

Please send a cover letter resume and 3 references to :

Jenai Nolin

Human Resources Generalist

Tŝilhqotin National Government

1729 South Lakeside Drive

Williams Lake BC V2G 3A9

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 75000