An undergraduate degree in emergency management, business administration or related field, plus three (3) years experience preferably in a local government setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certificate in Local Government Administration, courses in emergency management and Incident Command System training would be strong assets, along with experience with volunteer recruitment and effective volunteer program management.
Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required and must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet operational requirements including weekends and evenings as necessary.
This is a temporary full-time Union position until July 11, 2025, providing 35 hours per week, with the possibility of ending early or of extension based on the operational needs of the department. The (2024) rate of pay is $36.27 to $38.18 per hour. The successful incumbent will be entitled to 12.4% in lieu of benefits, as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.
