Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Planner

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

The Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Planner supports the City's Municipal Emergency Management Program through community preparedness initiatives, public education, staff training, exercises, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planner, this position promotes a culture of preparedness and resilience by delivering emergency management education, supporting business continuity initiatives, assisting with emergency planning activities, and contributing to Emergency Coordination Centre and Emergency Social Services operations during exercises and activations. The position works collaboratively with City departments, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen organizational and community readiness for emergencies and disasters.

Responsibilities Includes:
• Support Emergency Management Program development and maintenance.
• Coordinate and deliver emergency management training, exercises and staff development.
• Lead community preparedness, public education and outreach initiatives.
• Support ECC, ESS and emergency response operations during activations and exercises.
• Assist departments with business continuity planning and program maintenance.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

You Bring:

• Diploma or degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Business Continuity, Emergency Services, Public Administration, Adult Education, or a related discipline required.
• ICS 100, 200 and 300 required.
• ICS Instructor considered an asset.
• Other ICS training considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a satisfactory abstract.
• Three to five years of experience in emergency management, public safety, community engagement, education, training, emergency services, business continuity, or a related field.
• Knowledge of emergency management principles, legislation, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Experience developing and delivering training programs, presentations, workshops, or public education initiatives.
• Experience engaging community groups, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Understanding of business continuity planning principles and organizational resilience practices.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business technologies.
• Municipal government experience is considered an asset.
• Passion for public education, community engagement, emergency preparedness, and resilience.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and service excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic and emergency environments.

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, our employees also enjoy:

• Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, gym membership, social events, and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position based on a 37.5-hour work week. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided. The anticipated start date for this position is January 4, 2027.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter with their application.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.

Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.