Advisor, Emergency Management Business Resilience

Division:

ATCO Electric Health and Safety Location:

Edmonton, AB (Permanent, Full-Time) What We Offer:

Competitive Package:

Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including performance bonuses eligibility, flex benefits from first day of employment, extra paid leave, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, hybrid work environment, and more. Valuable Experience and Opportunity:

Gain hands-on experience leading and supporting emergency management and business continuity initiatives within a leading utility. You’ll work across teams, contribute to critical operations, and build expertise in resilience and response management. Meaningful Impact:

Play a key role in strengthening emergency preparedness, response readiness, and organizational resilience, contributing to the safety and reliability of essential services that communities depend on every day Why Work Here:

At ATCO, we’re driven by purpose. From keeping communities powered to ensuring our teams are prepared for the unexpected, the work we do matters every day. In this role, you’ll join a team focused on emergency preparedness, response readiness, and business continuity across essential utility operations. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, gain exposure to real-world response environments, and contribute to work that directly supports the safety of our people, customers, and communities. About the Role:

We are looking for an Emergency Management & Business Resilience Advisor to lead and support the delivery and enhancement of emergency preparedness, business continuity, and organizational resilience programs for ATCO Energy Systems. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring teams are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and business disruptions while supporting safe, reliable, and resilient operations. What You’ll Do:

Lead and support the delivery and continuous improvement of emergency management, business continuity, and resilience programs

Conduct hazard, risk, vulnerability, and business impact analyses

Plan, coordinate, and support emergency exercises, including design, facilitation, and evaluation

Support emergency response activities, including participation in real incidents, which may involve extended or non-standard hours and travel as required

Provide guidance during incidents, including support with Incident Command System (ICS) processes and coordination efforts

Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to strengthen program effectiveness

Maintain and enhance emergency and continuity plans, tools, and documentation

Monitor performance, report on program effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement

Participate in working groups, incident teams, and industry forums as a program representative

What You Bring:

Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Business Resilience, Public Safety, Risk Management, or a related field

5+ years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, or a related discipline (e.g., safety, risk, project management, or planning)

Familiarity with EMBR and GIS tools

Strong understanding of emergency management, business resilience, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Experience supporting or responding to emergency or business continuity events

Experience facilitating training, exercises, or workshops

ICS instructor certification or additionalICS training is an asset

Professional certifications (e.g., ABCP, AEM, BCI or equivalent) is an asset

Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 300 is an asset

About Us:

We build communities, energize industries, and deliver essential services that create possibilities for generations to come. As a diversified company operating across housing, energy, and defence, ATCO supports how people live, work, and thrive. Within ATCO Energy Systems, we build, operate, and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure, safely and reliably serving millions of customers across hundreds of communities. Our work is focused on delivering dependable energy today while advancing innovative solutions for the future. At ATCO, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, included, and supported. We believe our teams are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind the essential services we deliver every day. ATCO is an equal opportunity employer. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our operations are located.

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