Emergency Program Coordinator

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a member of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society and, through the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement, is a modern treaty Nation operating with a government-to-government relationship with Canada and the province of British Columbia. As a Self-Governing Indigenous Government, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government continues to promote education and community programs that enhance Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ identity.

Position Summary

Program and for the development, review and revision of the Emergency Preparedness Plan. The Emergency Program Coordinator serves as the liaison between the Executive, Administration and the Emergency Management Committee/team. It is the responsibility of the Emergency Program Coordinator to ensure that adequate attention is given to all aspects of the Emergency Management Program including but not limited to Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery. Present a positive and professional image of the executive office to all visitors, suppliers, inquiries, and other interactions.

Qualifications

Training, Education and Experience

• The Emergency Program Coordinator shall have a Certificate in Emergency Management or comparable certification, or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• 3 years of direct work experience in an emergency management capacity, preferably with a First Nations’ organization providing similar services.
• Current Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and access to vehicle.
• Satisfactory criminal records check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with productivity applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail clients, and presentation software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Emergency management, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in Emergency Support Services.
• Experience in building, developing, and maintaining successful relationships with public/private organizations and partnerships.
• Knowledge of local government operations, geography, and community services.
• Experience in building relationships with multi-faceted, multi-stakeholder groups.
• Information seeking.
• Decisive insight.
• Listening, understanding, responding.
• Cultural awareness.
• Intimate with the culture and traditions of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ.
• Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture, and protocols.

Benefits

• The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a living wage employer.
• Group benefits that include health, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, etc. are fully covered
  by the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government.

How to Apply

Please submit your covering letter, resume and/or how you meet these requirements to the attention of the Director of Operations, by email (employment@ufn.ca), fax (778-942-0657), by mail (P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0) or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC).

In accordance with the CHRC Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy and the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government hiring policies, preference will be given to citizens of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ or individuals of other Indigenous Ancestry.

Application deadline: Open until filled.