Emergency Preparedness Co-op Student

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Hourly Rate: $23.50

Status:
Full-Time,12 month term, expected start date May 2026

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date:
March 6, 2026

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

The Emergency Preparedness team at Calgary Airports plans, tests, and improves how the airport responds to emergencies, disruptions, and unexpected events to keep passengers, staff, and operations safe. Their work matters because preparedness and coordinated response are critical in a busy, 24/7 airport environment where safety and continuity are essential. By working across departments and with external partners, the team supports safe operations, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience, helping Calgary Airports remain reliable during both routine activities and high impact situations.

Students are included in real preparedness activities, gaining hands‑on exposure to how emergency planning works in practice.

• Support the planning and delivery of full-scale and tabletop emergency exercises in alignment with Canadian Aviation Regulations and Canadian Aviation Security Regulations.
• Assist with exercise development, including scenario design, objective setting, stakeholder coordination, and logistics.
• Participate in exercise debriefs and support the preparation of after-action reports to capture learning opportunities and improvement actions.
• Conduct regular inspections of the Airport Emergency Operations Centre (AEOC) to ensure readiness of equipment, systems, and documentation.
• Support the development and delivery of emergency preparedness training, including updating manuals, maps, and training materials.
• Provide support for emergency management systems and administrative activities, including user account management, meeting participation, and preparation of documentation.
• Assist with updating YYC’s mass notification system and other duties as assigned.

• We welcome applications from students who meet one of the following criteria:
  You must be enrolled in a post‑secondary diploma or bachelor’s program in emergency management or equivalent or a related field and
• be registered in a co‑op work term that aligns with the term of this role, or
• be enrolled in a program where a work term is required to graduate.

In either case, you must be able to provide documentation and confirm that you will be returning to school after the work term is completed.

• You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information.
• Coursework or applied project experience related to emergency preparedness, incident management, risk assessment, or business continuity.

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Exposure to emergency management or risk management.
• Experience creating or updating structured documentation such as plans, reports, training materials, or procedural guides.
• Familiarity with regulated or safety focused environments, where following formal procedures and documentation standards is required.

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines, and our crew thrives both at work and  believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.