Emergency Planning Specialist

Emergency Planning Specialist - Temporary Full-Time

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about emergency management and emergency planning? The District of Squamish is seeking a temporary full-time Emergency Planning Specialist to join our Emergency Program team. As the Emergency Planning Specialist, you’ll be supporting the update and development of District emergency plans such as the All-Hazard Plan, Risk Assessment and Community Evacuation Plan while working with a wide range of internal and external partners.

As one of BC’s fastest growing communities, Squamish sits at the intersection of stunning geography and a wide range of natural hazards that need to be planned for. This is an exciting opportunity for an emergency management professional who wants to see a complete framework update from start to finish.

What you’ll be doing

• Work closely with the Districts emergency management consultant in the development and updating of a range of the Districts emergency management plans.
• Ensure project deliverables are on time and in line with the Districts goals.
• Facilitate communication and engagement between the district and emergency management and response partners.
• Assisting with the development, review and updates to the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) procedures, guidelines and checklists and supporting documents.
• Support with the planning and delivery of tabletop and functional EOC exercises.
• Review existing emergency management resources and ensure there is alignment with the updates underway.
• Participate in emergency response activities as required.

What we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate works well both independently and as part of a team and can take initiative and bring new ideas to the table. You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and are equally comfortable when in the office behind a computer or outside in the community participating in various Emergency Management activities. You have a strong understanding of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act and the BC Emergency Management System.

This role requires flexibility, as occasional evening and weekend work may be needed to support public education events and emergency response activities. In addition, you have the following qualifications:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years’ of experience in emergency management, preferably within a local government or public sector environment.
• Degree or diploma in emergency management, public administration, planning, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• ICS 100 and ICS 200 certification.
• Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) training and/or experience required.

Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.

Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.

Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.

Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

Think you would be the perfect fit? Then come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish! On top of the hourly rate of $42.56, we offer 4% vacation pay, 5% statuary holiday pay, and after 455 hours worked 12% in lieu of benefits. The District of Squamish also offers a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off (a Friday) every second week.

We can’t wait to hear from you! A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/

If you have questions that aren’t answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact email below.

Click here to apply. If you encounter any issues with the form, please submit your resume and qualifications by email to ***email_hidden*** (Quoting Competition #) To: #26-57 or submit your paper application to:

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3

Application deadline: June 30, 2026