ADMN O 18R - Project Coordinator - Disaster Mitigation - Jobs in Saanichton, BC

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Project Coordinator - Disaster MitigationAdministrative Officer R18An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary opportunities.There is currently one temporary appointment until March 25, 2022.Your skills, confidence and initiative will be valued in this challenging roleEmergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) is the lead coordinating agency in the provincial government for all emergency management activities. As such, EMBC’s mission is to be responsible to British Columbians for leading the management of provincial level emergencies and disasters and supporting other authorities within their areas of jurisdiction. EMBC works directly with local authorities, First Nations, provincial ministries and agencies, federal departments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), industry and volunteers in all hazard mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.The EMBC Disaster Mitigation Unit is focused on providing funding to communities to implement disaster mitigation programs and projects, including foundational elements such as risk assessments, mapping, and mitigation planning, as well as structural and non-structural mitigation projects. The Disaster Mitigation Unit also provides technical advice and analysis on community vulnerability related to disasters and contributes to provincial risk reduction and climate adaptation strategies.Guided by the United Nations’ Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction to manage and mitigate natural hazards across the Province, priority actions for the Disaster Mitigation Unit include supporting a whole-of-society approach to:Understanding disaster riskStrengthening disaster risk governanceInvesting in disaster risk reduction for resilienceEnhancing disaster preparedness for effective response, and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstructionThe Project Coordinator provides technical project management coordination functions for EMBC’s Disaster Mitigation Unit for a variety of small to large scale projects throughout the project management life-cycle (i.e., initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out). Activities include drafting contracts and amendments, financial tracking, reporting, reimbursing claims, preparing program documentation, developing proposal evaluation criteria, assisting with funding intakes and proposal evaluations, supporting lessons-learned processes, and communicating with funding applicants/recipients. In addition, the Project Coordinator is directly accountable for assigned portions (e.g., sub projects) of larger disaster risk reduction projects as a project team member.The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Andrew.Giles@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.Job Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field (i.e., business administration, public administration, natural resource management, geography, or planning fields) and a minimum of 1 year *recent, related experience.A combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Recent, related experience must include:

A minimum of one year experience in procurement, contract management, and directing the work of contracted resources.A minimum of one year experience in financial monitoring, tracking, and reporting.Experience providing project management and coordination functions for assigned projects.Preference may be given to applicants with:Experience in database management including Microsoft Excel and/or Access.Post-secondary education or experience in emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery), natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and/or physical geography.Candidates must be able and willing to:Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations.Work operational deployments across the province.Travel occasionally throughout the province.Maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.