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Contract Opportunity: Emergency Management Program Manager

23 January 2025/IAMC-TMX/,

*Closing Date: March 8, 2025

Intent

The purpose of this call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) is to offer a term contract opportunity for a dedicated resource to support the work of the Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC). The Subcommittee is a division of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (IAMC-TMX). The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The contract may be extended depending on future decisions of the IAMC and the performance of the contractor. The candidate must be based in BC or Alberta and the role is a remote position (with some on-site and community travel).

How to Apply

Please send the following via email to katherine.filipic@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca with the subject: Emergency Management Program Manager

  1. Your resume
  2. An application letter that:
    1. Clearly outlines how you meet each qualification as listed below (please use each essential qualification as a heading and provide clear and specific examples, with dates and locations, of how you meet the qualification);
    2. Discloses any current or past work experience (direct or indirect) with the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, Kinder Morgan, Trans Mountain Corporation, and/or its contractors; and

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. An interview will be administered, and references will be requested and checked. A written assignment may be required.

About the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee

The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) brings together 13 Indigenous and six senior federal representatives to provide advice to regulators, as well as to monitor the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Project and the existing pipeline. The 13 Indigenous members represent the 129 Indigenous communities and regions along the route.

Members have shared goals of both the safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests regarding lands and waters. Read the Terms of Reference and find out more about the Committee at https://www.iamc.ca.The Committee has identified emergency management as one of its key priorities. The IAMC-TMX Emergency Management Subcomittee was formed in 2020, and its goals are to:

  • Identify opportunities for greater Indigenous inclusion in emergency management;
  • Improve Indigenous communities’ emergency preparedness with an all hazards approach;
  • Inform the IAMC-TMX on issues related to EM; and
  • Inform policy development.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Management Program Manager (“EM Program Manager”) to support the objectives of the Emergency Management Subcommittee and is responsible to implement a work plan approved by the subcommittee. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Support the work of the subcommittee through attending regular meetings and execution of and contribution to its work plan;
  • Support initiatives to address emergency management, preparedness, response and recovery priorities of Indigenous communities in relation to the TMX project from an all-hazards approach;
  • Explore opportunities for greater inclusion and information sharing with Indigenous groups on emergency preparedness, spill prevention, response and recovery, including with respect to incorporation of Indigenous knowledge.
  • Facilitate relationships between the IAMC, Indigenous communities, Indigenous Caucus staff, Secretariat staff, provincial and federal departments and regulators, and Trans Mountain Corporation, with the objective of improving understanding and confidence in the pipeline safety regime;
  • Review emergency-management legislation and documents as directed and provide summaries, feedback and considerations;  
  • Support the planning and execution of engagement events with Indigenous communities, with a focus on best practices for how communities can be involved in emergency management; and
  • Construct and maintain a list of emergency management contacts in identified Indigenous communities and relevant departments.

Essential Qualifications

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications.

Education and Experience

  • Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience
  • Significant (minimum of four years) and recent (within the last ten years) experience in:
    • providing technical and/or operational support in emergency preparedness and response;
    • coordinating and providing leadership on working groups, committees, interdepartmental and/or multi-jurisdictional collaborative teams.
  • Experience in the natural resource industry (e.g. oil and gas, forestry, or mining), particularly related to emergency management and protection of the environment, safety, and/or Indigenous cultural practices and sites
  • Experience collaborating with internal and external partners, including Indigenous communities, government departments, regulators, non-governmental organizations and/or industry
  • Knowledge and experience with the Incident Command System
  • Knowledge in relevant emergency management legislation, regulation and policies with ability to analyze and present challenges related to any changes or amendments

Knowledge

  • An understanding of Indigenous issues related to natural resource development, including the integration and protection of Indigenous knowledge
  • An understanding of governance structures of Indigenous communities in Alberta and British Columbia
  • An understanding of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action

Abilities/Competencies

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Conditions of Contract Services

  • Willing and able to be flexible in work schedules including occasional evenings and weekends
  • Participate in teleconferences, videoconferences, and in-person meetings, as required
  • Willing and able to travel in Western Canada
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to an operable vehicle
  • Possession of general liability insurance coverage
  • Agree to abide by the IAMC-TMX Policy on Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality
  • Be responsible for arranging travel, consistent with the National Joint Council Travel Directive; and
  • Follow any contracting requirements set out by CANDO.

Contract Rate

The successful contractor will be offered an initial service contract ending on March 31, 2026. The contract rate can be negotiated and will be based on qualifications and experience. The contract may be extended if funding permits.  

Contract Information

For any questions regarding this posting, please contact: katherine.filipic@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

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