Advisor, Emergency Management Business Continuity

ATCO Ltd.$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Public Safety, Risk Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in emergency management or business continuity
  • Familiarity with EMBR and GIS tools
  • Strong understanding of emergency management and regulatory requirements
  • Experience in facilitating training, exercises, or workshops
  • ICS instructor certification or additional ICS training is considered a plus
  • Professional certifications like ABCP, AEM, BCI are beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance emergency management and business continuity programs
  • Conduct risk and vulnerability analyses
  • Plan and support emergency exercises, including evaluation
  • Assist in real incidents, which may require extended hours and travel
  • Provide guidance using the Incident Command System (ICS) during incidents
  • Collaborate with teams and external stakeholders to improve program effectiveness
  • Maintain and enhance emergency and continuity documentation

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Opportunity to influence emergency preparedness and resilience programs
  • Collaborative environment with internal teams and external agencies
  • Ability to attend and participate in industry forums
  • Support for professional growth through training and certifications
Full Job Description
Job Description

Division: ATCO Electric Health and Safety

Location: Edmonton, AB (Permanent, Full-Time)

About the Role:

We are looking for an Emergency Management & Business Continuity Advisor to lead and support the delivery and enhancement of emergency preparedness, business continuity, and organizational resilience programs for ATCO Energy Systems.

In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring teams are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and business disruptions while supporting safe, reliable, and resilient operations.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and support the delivery and continuous improvement of emergency management, business continuity, and resilience programs
  • Conduct hazard, risk, vulnerability, and business impact analyses
  • Plan, coordinate, and support emergency exercises, including design, facilitation, and evaluation
  • Support emergency response activities, including participation in real incidents, which may involve extended or non-standard hours and travel as required
  • Provide guidance during incidents, including support with Incident Command System (ICS) processes and coordination efforts
  • Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to strengthen program effectiveness
  • Maintain and enhance emergency and continuity plans, tools, and documentation
  • Monitor performance, report on program effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Participate in working groups, incident teams, and industry forums as a program representative

What You Bring:
  • Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Public Safety, Risk Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, or a related discipline (e.g., safety, risk, project management, or planning)
  • Familiarity with EMBR and GIS tools
  • Strong understanding of emergency management, business continuity, regulatory requirements, and best practices
  • Experience supporting or responding to emergency or business continuity events
  • Experience facilitating training, exercises, or workshops
  • ICS instructor certification or additional ICS training is an asset
  • Professional certifications (e.g., ABCP, AEM, BCI or equivalent) is an asset
  • Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 300 is an asset

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