Emergency Planning Manager (FT, Permanent)

Department: Fire Department Internal/External Posting Date: October 30, 2026 Internal/External Closing Date: November 20, 2026 Annual Salary: $93,458 - $120,371 Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Competition No.: 2026-81 The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for a full-time Emergency Planning Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Emergency Planning Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, regulatory compliance, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the City's Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. Working independently, the position serves as the City's designated subject matter expert and professional advisor on emergency management matters and provides strategic, personnel, and confidential advice to senior leadership and Council related to organizational preparedness, emergency response, recovery, business continuity, emergency risk management, and legislative obligations. What You’ll Do: Develops and implements the City's multi-year emergency management strategy, annual work plans, and program priorities. Provides advice and recommendations on training of personnel and staff needed to implement annual work plans. Leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the City's Emergency Management Program. Ensures municipal compliance with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA), associated regulations, and applicable provincial guidance. Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training and exercise programs. Facilitates tabletop, functional, and full-scale emergency exercises involving City staff, elected officials, volunteers, external agencies, Indigenous governments, and regional partners. Coordinates orientation and training of employees related to emergency management responsibilities, EOC functions, and regulatory requirements. Maintains operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Participates in EOC activations and may serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) and EOC leadership roles. Provides emergency management expertise and recommendations to senior leadership during emergency events. Serves as the City's lead for Emergency Support Services (ESS). Provides leadership and operational direction and oversees Emergency Support Services volunteers during activations, exercises, and deployments. Develops volunteer recruitment, training, retention, succession planning, and recognition programs. Identifies, develops, administers, and reports on emergency management grant programs and funding agreements. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Indigenous governments, all levels of government, emergency response agencies, utilities, community organizations, educational institutions, and regional partners.