Regional Emergency Measures Officer - Jobs in Cambridge Bay, NU

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Community:Cambridge BayReference number:14-507517Type of employment:IndeterminateUnion Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$86,457 per year, 37.5 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$20,891 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, November 18, 2022 - 11:59pmThis employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.Reporting to the Manager Emergency Preparedness, the Regional Emergency Measures Officer (REMO) is to provide guidance and support to inform emergency management activities taking place across Nunavut. This guidance and support may take the form of the provision of templates to aid in the development of key deliverables, such as the emergency to stakeholders.Delivering emergency programs is a large part of the Nunavut Emergency Management (NEM) mandate and is a component of this position’s duties. The delivery of public education and awareness programs is critical to preparedness. These programs must be promoted in a culturally relevant sensitive manner. This position will allow NEM to provide culturally relevant preparedness education, based on accepted best practice, as opposed to conventional messaging streaming from the predominantly national programs. The incumbent shall also work GN stakeholders to enhance their ability to respond to emergencies.The REMO will work directly with the GN and municipalities to train, develop, review and test their emergency programs. The REMO will assist in reviewing and developing various training courses for the emergency measures program, and organizing and participating in school presentations, tradeshows, career fairs and other public functions.The Regional Emergency Measures Officer will facilitate the Emergency Management Plans/Programs (EMPs); facilitate the delivery and administration of public education and awareness programs; promote programs such as the national emergency preparedness week and other initiatives; and act as NEM Emergency Operations Duty Officer and carryout other duties as directed by manager as needed.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a successful completion of ICS I-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System; basic emergency management training; two (2) years’ related experience.This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to hrkitikmeot@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Cambridge Bay)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 2375Cambridge Bay, Nunavut X0B 0C0Phone: 867-983-4058Toll free: 1-866-667-6624Fax: 867-983-4061Email: hrkitikmeot@gov.nu.cawww.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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