Government of Alberta

Team Lead, Community Recovery Services

Government of Alberta

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Calgary • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$79,775 - CA$104,573 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and mentor a regional team responsible for delivering financial and recovery supports to disaster impacted communities.
  • Build strong relationships with municipalities and community partners to support local capacity and guide communities through their recovery process.
  • Oversee eligibility assessments for disaster financial assistance programs, ensuring accurate, timely decisions involving significant public funds.
  • Coordinate with Alberta Emergency Management Agency Field Officers to maintain situational awareness and provide clear program information during major events.
  • Support provincial emergency operations, including the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre and Provincial Recovery Coordination Centre during activations.

Requirements

  • University degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related, PLUS 4 years related experience or equivalent as described
  • Experience leading teams in program delivery, community services, emergency management, or a related field.
  • Strong relationship building skills with the ability to work collaboratively with municipalities, Indigenous communities, and external partners.
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and program criteria to assess eligibility and make sound decisions.
  • Experience coordinating complex information during high pressure or rapidly evolving situations.
  • Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain programs, processes, and decisions to diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting to understand project finances.
  • Class 5 driver license or equivalent, and ability to provide a clear driver abstract.
  • Ability to travel with short notice for extended periods of time (i.e. be deployed to support an incident).
  • Must be able to work non-standard hours with short notice for extended periods of time (i.e. weekends, evenings, nights, holidays etc. at time of incident).
Benefits
  • Working for the Alberta Public Service
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
  • Professional learning and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
emergency managementprogram deliveryeligibility assessmentsbudgetingforecasting
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcollaborationcommunicationdecision makingadaptability
Certifications
university degree in Emergency ManagementClass 5 driver license