Provincial Duty Officer

Job Information

Job Title: Provincial Duty Officer

Job Requisition ID: 86400

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 20, 2026

Classification: Program Services 2

Salary: $2,745.22 to $3,601.10 biweekly ($71,650- $93,988/Annually)

The Alberta Public Service

works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the GoA, to Albertans, to their communities, and to industry for the protection of people, their property, and the environment from the effects of emergency events. Alberta relies on a decentralized “system” for managing the various types of emergency events that occur every year. The AEMA accomplishes its objectives by leading the co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation between all entities involved in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within this diverse system.

Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.

To learn more about Public Safety and Emergency Services, follow the link to:

https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

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Role Responsibilities

The Watch Station/Provincial Duty Officer (PDO) provides the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operational capability for the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) that monitors, analyzes and provides recommendations with regards to hazards or emergencies that have impacts or potential impacts on Alberta community functions, Alberta and/or Albertans. The PDO provides situational awareness for executive decision-makers and elected officials. The Watch Station/PDO is the first point of contact for emergencies or disasters that are impacting the Government of Alberta (GoA), municipalities, First Nations, Metis Settlements, or federal partners and that require a GoA response.

Responsibilities Include

Respond to inquiries that are related to requests for information, advice on emergency techniques, and requests for assistance

Build and maintain situational awareness of potential and ongoing public safety emergencies or disasters that impact Alberta and/or Albertans

Disseminate information on potential or ongoing emergency or disasters that may require a GoA response activities

Support to the PECC staff during a PECC elevation of Level 2 or higher and other Provincial Operations Units and lines of work

Ensuring readiness of the PECC and Watch Station, including the business continuity actions to maintain these critical services

Research, write and edit material for publication and distribution to increase awareness and inform decision making

Contribute to the maintenance and readiness of the PECC, alternate PECC, and MESA

The

Job Description

is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies

are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Creative problem-solving

: Considering your options in a new way by challenging the typical process and considering others' perspectives to find an alternative solution.

Systems thinking

: Work in the APS is part of a larger system, where one person's work affects another's. We need to look beyond our work to consider our impact on others, understand connections and communicate clearly.

Agility

: Being flexible in an ever-changing workplace. This includes expecting and supporting change and being able to assess a new priority's impact on your job and others.

Develop networks

: Proactively grow your networks and build trusting relationships with those you work with and may work with in the future

Build collaborative environments

: Leading and contributing to a work environment that allows diverse people to work together productively to reach goals.

Qualifications

Required

:  University degree in a related field, no experience required; or equivalent as described

Equivalency

: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

For Example

Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 3 years of experience

Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience

Related minimum 4 years of experience

Must-Haves

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the four pillars of emergency management

Thorough knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS)

Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills and social media platforms

Superior written and verbal communication skills

A driver’s license and clear abstract is required

Air Brake program completion and you must have or be willing to obtain this qualification

Assets

:

Understanding of GoA and AEMA emergency planning

Familiarity with applicable legislation, regulations, and guidelines

Incident Command System (ICS) I-300 Certification

Experience working in an Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC)

Minimum recruitment standards

outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment

: Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work

: 40 hours per week - Following training, this position operates on 12-hour rotating day and night shifts (6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) on a 4-on, 4-off schedule.

Location

: Edmonton

Cover Letter

: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as they relate to the role

Written Assessments

: Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.

Additional Information

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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

Links and information on what we have to offer

Working for the Alberta Public Service

Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)

Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

Professional learning and development

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 see

Job Application Resoures

for

information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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)

or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of

Credential Evaluation Services of Canada

for more information

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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

Krystyna Gruszka at

[email protected]

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