Emergency and Continuity Management Advisor

Join a Team that’s Raising the Bar in Emergency and Continuity Management!

At CCEM Strategies, we are setting new standards in emergency management and business continuity. We don't settle for old-school, cookie-cutter solutions. Rather, our clients come to us for effective strategies that are tailored not only to their specific requirements, but also to the unique needs of the communities they serve.

We are on a mission to enhance community resilience by working with clients in various industries, including (but not limited to) local, provincial, and federal government, First Nations, and industry clients associated with energy delivery, supply chain, transportation, and manufacturing. We listen compassionately and strategize creatively to deliver solutions that help our clients, and their communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies confidently.

What you’ll do

As an Emergency and Continuity Management Advisor, you will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive and customized programs. While working closely with others in the team, you will:

• Do intellectually satisfying work while creating positive change in industries and communities
• Interface with clients on administrative and coordination matters, and any other client-facing deliverables as assigned
• Support ongoing projects at various stages under the leadership of CCEM's Project Leads and Senior Personnel, including:
  • Assessments of clients’ existing emergency management and business continuity programs
  • Gap analyses against industry standards and regulations
  • Supporting the development and facilitation of emergency and business continuity training and exercises, preparing timely reports to capture training outcomes and learnings to drive continuous improvement for clients
  • Preparing for and participating in post-incident debriefs with clients
• Proactively conduct research, analyses and take appropriate measures to correct problems within the scope of responsibilities
• Travel as needed to client sites and to participate in engagement workshops, training and exercises 
• Uphold CCEM’s established level of excellence in every deliverable

What we offer

The work we do is as important and demanding as it is impactful and rewarding. Our workplace culture stems from a shared understanding of the significance and purpose of our work, and the need to balance that with an environment where we are encouraged to unwind and respect downtime.

We offer a flexible work model with the opportunity to set your own schedule around our core hours for optimal work-life balance. This in-office position is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, BC. Employees have the opportunity to work remotely up to 1-2 days per week. 

We dedicate time to connect through regular team outings and activities. We extend our care for the community through CCEM’s give-back initiatives to support causes that are meaningful to our team members.

We reward excellence with competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses and incentives so that your earning potential is always aligned with the value you bring. In addition, our perks and benefits include:

• RRSP matching
• Starting allocation of 3 weeks’ vacation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Annual professional development allowance
• Employee referral incentive program
• Client referral incentive program

So, are you a fit?

We are a high-achieving, growth focused, and highly collaborative team. We hold ourselves and each other to a consistent level of excellence and commit to only delivering truly fantastic end products. We take pride in going above and beyond our clients’ expectations and are motivated by the rave reviews we receive. 

Chances are, you’re right for this role if you…

• Feel energized and thrive in fast-paced environments; you think on your feet and are always ready to pivot
• Like to think outside the box, are a master problem solver and continually bring new ideas
• Sweat the details that others might think are inconsequential
• Are a skillful communicator and have impeccable business writing skills, with the ability to adjust your tone depending on the context
• Embrace feedback, both positive and constructive, as fuel for improvement

Think you’ve got what it takes? Yay! Here are a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• A certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, and 2+ years' work experience in a corporate environment, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Ability to think critically, analyze and problem solve
• Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office 365

Nice to have:

• Basic knowledge and skills in stakeholder engagement, communication, and project management
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal legislative and regulatory requirements related to emergency management and critical infrastructure protection
  
• Knowledge of and/or education in climate sciences / climate adaptation

Equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating and supporting equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability.