Regional Outreach Officer; Program Admin Officer

Competition # : 47692

Department: Emergency Management

Location: SYDNEY

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 19-Jan-25 (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 Regional Operations and Infrastructure Branch enhances the safety and resilience of our Province by:

• Strengthening critical communications infrastructure through the establishment and oversight of the Public Safety Field Communications Agency. The Agency’s mission is to create a Centre of Excellence in the delivery of public safety communications, dispatch, and related technologies across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada
• Establishing and maintaining Regional Emergency Operations Centres (REOCs) in 6 regions in Nova Scotia. The REOCs provide leadership in building regional emergency operations networks; ensuring collaborative efforts around emergency planning, training and exercising and developing regional plans for equipment and stores to support emergency response
• Coordinating response to regional emergencies
• Strengthening local and regional emergency preparedness through outreach and education to Nova Scotians at community events, schools, organizations, and through information sessions
• Fostering strong collaboration, communication, and emergency management planning with regional partners, including the development and coordination of regional Nova Scotia Guard networks
• Providing information to the Provincial Coordination Centre and the 24/7 Watch Desk staff to ensure real‑time situational awareness, coordination, and support during emergencies and actioning critical information received from the Provincial Coordination Centre in the regions

We are seeking a Regional Outreach Officer to join our team in the Regional Operations and Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Regional Emergency Operations Program Manager, the Outreach Officer will focus on enhancing public awareness, engagement, and preparedness for emergencies within the assigned region.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing outreach strategies to increase participation in the Nova Scotia Guard, foster a culture of preparedness, and build strategic relationships with community organizations, municipalities, and regional partners. You will research and create innovative outreach programmes and materials to effectively engage communities, raise awareness about emergency preparedness, and ensure that specific regional needs are addressed.

• Lead the development and implementation of outreach and engagement strategies in the assigned region and other regions across the province.
• Research best practices in public outreach and emergency management messaging and create innovative campaigns to promote the Nova Scotia Guard and increase community resilience.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with municipalities, community organizations, non‑government organisations, and other regional partners.
• Develop and deliver educational content and community programmes that increase awareness about emergency preparedness and disaster recovery.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and public events to encourage active participation in the Nova Scotia Guard.
• Tailor outreach programmes to meet the…