Manager, Disaster Mitigation and Recovery

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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

This position works closely with federal and territorial partners, Regional Emergency Management Organizations (EMOs) and with all other Government of the northwest Territories (GNWT) departments and agencies as a key member of the Territorial EMO and Territorial Planning Committee.

The position is responsible for the development of mitigation and recovery tools to support communities, Regional EMOs, the Territorial EMO and GNWT departments and agencies in their emergency management and disaster response and recovery endeavors, and is accountable for planning, monitoring, implementation and/or refinement of the Emergency Management Act and the Northwest Territories Emergency Plan with respect to mitigation and recover.

The incumbent would be responsible for overall financial management of the GNWT¿s disaster recovery approach.  Recent large-scale emergency response and recovery costs have ranged from $28 million to $175 million.  Depending on the scale of the recovery effort, the Manager also manages the associated recovery team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, plans and practices.
• Knowledge of building and construction techniques and methods for buildings, roads, and other types of infrastructure.
• Ability to acquire and utilize knowledge of northern community governments and regions.
• Presentation, facilitation, listening and communications skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver disaster recovery training workshops to regional staff and department management.
• Ability to handle highly confidential material in a discreet and professional manner.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Key Qualifications

A degree in emergency management or civil engineering or similar technical education with course work in emergency management, and six (6) years in emergency response or recovery, disaster planning or project management, including two years supervisory experience.

The following would be considered assets

Experience working as part of an Incident Management Team.

Previous experience with major emergency events.

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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Indigenous Employment Policy

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

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.  Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

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.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28512

Closing Date: November 13, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $58.88 per hour to $70.34 per hour (approximately $114,816 - $137,163.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.