Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Analyst

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Analyst Job Information Job Title: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Analyst Job Requisition ID: 61762 Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: September 3, 2024 Classification: Program Services 2 Salary: $2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 – $80,291/year) The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx Our passion for serving Albertans through innovation and continuous improvement is the foundation of our Municipal Affairs culture.

Our mission to help municipalities provide well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. If you take pride in your work and are as dedicated as our ministry staff are in providing Albertans with excellent public service – learn more about Municipal Affairs at: https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-affairs.aspx The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is accountable and responsible to the Alberta government, to Albertans, and to their communities, for the protection of people, their property, the environment and the economy from the effects of disasters and emergency incidents. To learn more about AEMA, follow the link to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-management-agency.aspx For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors Reporting to the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Lead, the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the development, implementation, coordination and continuous improvement of the Government of Alberta’s HIRA program.

The HIRA Analyst provides research, analysis and advice in the area of hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis, enterprise risk management, and emergency management, with the overarching goal of strengthening the Government of Alberta’s disaster risk identification, risk assessment, and disaster risk reduction and resilience capacity. The HIRA Analyst will liaise and consult with stakeholders, both internal and external, and support the HIRA Team’s involvement in working groups and engagements with these stakeholders. They will also be required to support discussions with municipal stakeholders and ensure that questions or concerns that may arise as a result of AEMA’s work in the development and implementation of a provincial HIRA.

Through research and evaluation of practices and frameworks in other jurisdictions, the HIRA Analyst will provide advice on issues, initiatives, and regulatory frameworks to identify leading practice and areas that make require changes and/or improvement. The HIRA Analyst will also: Support the work associated with the development and implementation of a cross-ministry HIRA program. Research and scanning to support and inform the development and maintenance of the HIRA framework.

Analyze research to ensure that the HIRA framework is well considered and supported. Provide assistance to other GOA departments and municipalities that are completing their own HIRA assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies. Facilitate HIRA courses.

Provide support to the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre as required. Please click on this link to view the job description for this position. Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf. Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to inform decision making in order to achieve outcomes and solutions. Systems Thinking: In this position, you must be able to consider the complete picture, understanding the implications of each decision for the broader system Drive for Results: You will demonstrate independence and reliability; maintain a strategic focus, prioritize actions effectively and at the same deliver results for a diverse client base. Qualifications Required: University graduation in a related field (Business, Public Administration, Arts or Humanities) plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience or equivalent as described below.

Equivalencies: 1 years of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year education. Assets: Previous risk management or policy analysis experience. Previous business services or business support (non-administrative) experience.

Risk Management Certification (CRM or CRM-P). Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. Applicants may also be required to support activations of the Provincial Operations Centre. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies. Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement Leadership and mentorship programs How To Apply Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resourcesbefore for more information.

Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information. It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Milissa.Graygov.ab.ca . J-18808-Ljbffr