Area Information Coordinator

Job Information

Job Title : Area Information Coordinator

Job Requisition ID : 76320

Ministry : Forestry and Parks

Location : Slave Lake

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : Open until suitable candidate found

Classification : Program Serve 3

Salary : $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565 / 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. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit : https : / / www.alberta.ca / diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

The Ministry of Forestry and Parks invests in the environmentally responsible growth of Alberta's wood products and forestry sector. We are committed to protecting Alberta's forests from wildfires and preserving our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. For more information on the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit : https : / / www.alberta.ca / forestry-and-parks.aspx.

Consider joining a dynamic team at the Government of Alberta as an Area Information Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in wildfire management, emergency communications and community engagement. Reporting to the Forest Area Manager, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, build partnerships and contribute to the safety as well as the wellbeing of Albertans and their environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Division-wide initiatives encompassing wildfire, forest management, youth programs, social media and more to influence behavior change in Alberta for emergency preparedness.
• Provide emergency and crisis communications leadership and direction on incidents and within communities under crisis.
• The Area Information Coordinator builds relationships, strategies, and conducts planning with a structured tool set; often starting with needs assessments to determine the appropriate approach for each stakeholder group.
• Increasing awareness, understanding and concern for wildfire-related topics within ecosystem management.
• Building communication plans and strategies to integrate and support landscape management planning initiatives like wildfire management plans.
• Manage program budget and plans with reportable performance measures and deliverables. The position is accountable for delivery of a yearly budget plan, contingency planning and ongoing financial management.
• Responsible to participate on provincial task teams on provincial behaviour change or crisis communication initiatives. The Area Information Coordinator, on a rotational basis, will also act as a provincial wildfire information officer, making themselves available 24 / 7 during wildfire season for immediate comment on behalf of the Alberta Government.
• Train internal staff on techniques to change behaviours of Albertans as well as professional communication in and out of crisis events.
• Participate in the planning, execution and management of national-level corporate events like the FireSmart Community Series and the Wildland Fire Canada Conference as well as designing and organizing multi-jurisdictional mock disasters and exercises.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic communication efforts in wildfire management and emergency preparedness. If you are passionate about making a difference, building partnerships and ensuring the safety of communities and the environment, we encourage you to apply.

Competencies

Qualifications

Assets

This is a full time permanent position with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evening and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients and other external stakeholders.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents / checks as noted 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.

Candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment as a part of the interview process.

Application Information

How To Apply

Applicants 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.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) ( https : / / www.alberta.ca / international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https : / / canalliance.org / en / default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele Murphy at Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca .

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