About this role
Competition # : 50333
Department: Emergency Management
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 04-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for leading disaster and emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia. The objective of the Department is to ensure that Nova Scotians are safe, prepared and resilient in the face of disasters and emergencies. The Department leads the coordination and co-operation of partners and resources during provincial-level critical incidents, supports municipal and other partners in regional-level and local events, administers the province's 911 service, maintains critical communications infrastructure and supports operations of our regional emergency management centres. The Department also works to ensure critical government services continue to function during and after critical events.
The Planning and Preparedness Branch enhances preparedness, reduces vulnerabilities, and ensures a coordinated response to critical incidents and emergencies by:
- Standing up and deploying the Nova Scotia Guard
- Reviewing comprehensive emergency management programs by the province and municipalities and ensuring they are robust
- Conducting thorough risk assessments and advising on mitigation strategies
- Administering the Disaster Financial Assistance program to ensure recovery takes place as quickly as possible
- Leading strategic policy, including the management of federal and regional agreements and management of legislation, regulations, policies, establishing standards and preparedness initiatives
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