Title: Emergency Management Coordinator
Location: Saint John, NB
Type of contract: Permanent Full Time
Salary band: $40,248 - $50,310 /year
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC), an iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organization on this planet, is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to join our Disaster Management team.
You have a passion for helping others, and want to work with other dedicated individuals? By applying, you are taking a big first step to be part of an exciting organization.
At the Canadian Red Cross, we are guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons to apply, particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are looking for an Emergency Management Coordinator. As a member of the largest disaster relief organization in the world, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Emergency Management Program, including recruitment, engagement, relationship building and response operations within New Brunswick and supporting the program throughout Atlantic Canada.
In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for volunteer recruitment initiatives to achieve set targets within assigned geographic areas of New Brunswick.
  
• Complete onboarding and orientation activities.
  
• Develop and lead volunteer teams through training, engagement opportunities and recognition.
  
• Provide coaching and performance management activities as applicable.
  
• Implement Red Cross emergency management response plans within various communities in New Brunswick.
  
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities in an all-hazards approach with particular emphasis on risks relevant to the assigned geographical regions in the province.
  
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders including local and municipal governments, NGOs, police and fire departments, the Department of Social Development, Emergency Management Office as well as community leaders in a continuous effort to enhance response capacity.
  

What we are looking for:

• University degree or community college diploma in one or more of the following disciplines: adult education, administration, planning and evaluation or a related field.
  
• Three to six years experience at a community-based program level.
  
• Experience and training in media relations and public speaking.
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in French is a strong asset.
  
• Previous experience working with volunteers is required.
  
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time.
  
• Background in program evaluation, an asset.
  
• Standard First Aid & CPR certification is required.
  

Working conditions:

• Valid driver's license is required. Ability to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract. Access to a vehicle is mandatory.
  
• Travel within the province might be required.
  
• A satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) is required.
  
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground)
  

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
Salary Band:
$40,248 - $50,310