Competition # : 48700
Department: Emergency Management
Location: DARTMOUTH
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 21-May-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
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 Incident Management and 911 Branch is dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of our Province by:
The Provincial Coordination Centre (PCC) Manager is a critical leadership role within the Department of Emergency Management. Reporting to senior leadership, this position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Provincial Coordination Centre and leads a team of professionals responsible for emergency management planning, coordination, and operational readiness.
In this role, you will guide the development and delivery of plans, strategies, and operational frameworks that support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. You will foster a high-performing team culture, ensure alignment with departmental and overall government priorities, and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
You have several years of progressive experience in emergency management, public safety, or another related field. In addition, you have:
Assets include:
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Your typical work week is 35 hours a week with 7-hour days; however, you will be immersed in a high volume of work that may demand longer-than-usual hours and occasional overtime. The PCC is a high-stress and time-critical environment and operates 24/7. Due to the multiple spheres of action and scope of responsibilities that this position requires, there is significant mental pressure, requiring resilience.
You must be available to participate in the on-call Duty Officer stand-by rotation and available to support the response and recovery of emergency events as required in the Provincial Coordination Centre.
This position will be based at the NSDEM headquarters in Dartmouth.
This position requires a valid Driver's License and immediate access to a licensed, safety-inspected, and operational motor vehicle.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,929.22 - $4,911.52 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.