Emergency Management Advisor
City : Calgary
Category : APT Permanent Salary
Industry : Education
Employer : SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Make a difference in the health and well-being of our campus community. The Environmental Health, Safety and Wellness (EHSW) team is responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy and secure environment for everyone at SAIT. Join a dedicated team focused on promoting well-being and proactive risk management.
The Opportunity
As a member of the Safety and Community Services team reporting to the Manager, Security and Emergency Services (SES), this position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of institutional emergency preparedness and response plans. This includes coordination and support of activities relating to SAIT’s Emergency Response Plan and associated plans which encompasses business continuity and post-incident recovery.
Major responsibilities include assessing the needs for institutional emergency response and business continuity solutions, determining workable emergency preparedness and planning approaches, implementing effective system components, reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of business continuity and emergency preparedness systems in place, and reporting on the status of initiatives. In addition to maintaining operational readiness, this position updates and maintains policies, plans and documents related to emergency management, develops and administers training for members of the SAIT community and prepares reports and recommendations for the Safety and Community Services leadership team.
The incumbent also acts as resource for all SAIT schools and departments and builds partnerships with government agencies, other post-secondary community emergency management professionals and the community at large.
This position, along with other SES members, will be part of a rotating schedule for after-hours emergency on-call support. This position may be required to adjust their schedule to provide subject matter expertise and support in the event of any significant emergency occurring on campus.
Salary range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks' Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: 4PM on May 29th, 2026
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About SAIT
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
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Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.