Head, Emergency Management Organization

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Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

The HEMO is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Director, Emergency Management. Serving all thirty-three communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT), the position ensures timely and efficient response to and recovery from emergencies; develops strategies to reduce the potential for future damage and injury; and builds resilience to help individuals, communities, and organizations adapt to and recover from disasters. The position directs the GNWT's Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) in accordance with the Emergency Management Act (the Act) and NWT Emergency Plan (the Plan).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Knowledge in emergency management, emergency planning, and disaster response and recovery;

Knowledge of relevant Acts, agreements, frameworks, strategies, and policies as they related to emergency management;

Knowledge of the Incident Command System in the context of emergency management;

Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities in highly stressful situations; making decisions quickly and decisively; often with limited information. During emergencies, circumstances change rapidly resulting in a necessity to adjust plans accordingly and be able to consider all the alternatives;

Ability to manage a diverse team of professionals which may be periodically called upon to respond to emergency events;

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A bachelor's degree in emergency management, and five years of relevant experience including one-year supervisory experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 2-year term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28408

Closing Date: October 26, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $65.25 per hour to $77.95 per hour (approximately $127,238 - $152,003) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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