Community Readiness Coordinator

Employment Opportunity - Community Readiness Coordinator 

Who we are

Lunenburg County Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO).                                          

The Lunenburg County REMO supports the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, the Municipality of the District of Chester, the Town of Bridgewater, the Town of Lunenburg, and the Town of Mahone Bay for emergency management services. Learn more about Lunenburg County REMO: https://www.lunenburgremo.ca/. This position will be based at the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg office.

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is a progressive and innovative municipal government on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. We value our team members and their contributions to achieving our ultimate goal – providing exemplary service to our residents and visitors.

Work with MODL

We believe in a healthy work life balance for all employees that respects their personal time and allows them to lead fulfilling, impactful lives. We support the physical and mental health of our team through popular workplace wellness initiatives, generous EFAP services and an excellent benefits package. Lifelong learning is valued – we invest in educational opportunities for our employees. MODL offers a condensed work week and work from home options.

At MODL we understand that our uniqueness as individuals is how we become great at a team. We value the experiences and perspectives of all our team members, and we are proud that equity, diversity, and inclusion are among our core values. We’re committed to providing fair and equitable opportunities to all applicants, free from discrimination. We also strive to make our recruitment processes mirror our values and will provide accommodations to candidates to ensure access to and participation in our recruitment processes are accessible to all. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us via email at employment @mjsb.ca or call 902-543-8181.

About the role

The Community Readiness Coordinator assists the Manager in operating the joint Lunenburg County Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) serving the five municipal units in Lunenburg County. The position assists in the development and delivery of REMO’s preparedness program and provides assistance and expertise to REMO and municipal staff during emergency activations. This position reports to Manager of Regional Emergency Management Organization.

View the full Job Description here

 Responsibilities

• Assisting the manager in the development of strategies, plans, bylaws, and policies.
• Assisting the manager in ensuring the necessary physical and human resources are available and coordinated for the operation of the Emergency Coordination Centre.
• Providing situational awareness and reporting to municipalities and provincial officials leading up to, during, and after an emergency.
• Fulfilling key emergency management roles and advice to leaders during emergency activations of the Emergency Coordination Centre.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management, local first responders, and partners.
• Participate in the development and implementation of public education and outreach.
• Research best practices in public outreach and emergency management messaging and create innovative campaigns to promote emergency preparedness.
• Develop and deliver public education and community outreach programs that increase awareness about emergency preparedness and disaster recovery.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and public events.

 Is this you?

You are an organized professional who enjoys working with a variety of people from various organizations.  You understand the importance of clear communication in emergency situations.  With your sound judgement and patience, you work well under pressure to ensure all stakeholders are working together and understand the emergency management process. 

In your cover letter, explain how you have demonstrated these skills in the past.

• Post secondary education in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, or Community Development, or related field
• ICS-300 certification, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year; and
• Three years experience in emergency management/community resiliency field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You understand municipal government and partner responsibilities.
• You have highly effective written and verbal communication, collaboration, and coordination skills, and you are able to handle multiple complex tasks concurrently.
• You can develop and foster effective working relationships and provide quality customer service.
• You can work independently with minimum supervision, as well as be part of a broad Emergency Management team from five municipalities.
• You have strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to perform effectively in stressful situations.
• You have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Forms, Outlook, OneDrive).

Working Conditions

• Office environment; some need for site/field visits for investigation of conditions.
• Travel and work in and throughout the five municipal units.
• Moderate occasional lifting is required to an approximate maximum of 40 lbs.
• Participation in the paid, on-call duty rotation is expected.
• Permanent full-time position, based on 35 hours per week.
• Evening/weekend work as necessary.
• Works well under pressure in stressful situations.
• In an emergency, you may be called back to work to assist.
• MODL offers a condensed work week and work from home options.
• You possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Person Check is required.
• Salary range: $63,257 – $79,072 (Band 60)

Please submit a resume and cover letter no later than Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12 noon.