Emergency and Continuity Management Specialist in Vancouver

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 the private and public sectors, including entities involved with transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, healthcare, and tourism, as well as all levels of government, and Indigenous governing bodies and groups. 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

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive and customized emergency management and business continuity programs.
• Provide expert guidance on emergency preparedness and business continuity regulations, industry standards and best practices.
• Assess clients’ existing emergency management and business continuity programs.
• Conduct gap analyses against industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and conduct training, and facilitate operational and functional exercises.
• Drive continuous improvement for clients through progress tracking and learnings.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential hiccups to ensure project success.
• Work collaboratively and mentor other team members, sharing your knowledge, and leading by example.
• 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.

• 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.
• Regular in-person team outings and activities.
• Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• RRSP matching.
• Starting allocation of 3 weeks’ vacation.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• 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.

Here are a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity or a related field, and a minimum of three to five years of directly related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in emergency and continuity management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and project management.
• Knowledge of emergency management standards and best practices (for example, CSAZ1600, ISO22301, BCEMS, IC, etc.).
• Nice to have: Knowledge of industry regulations (for example, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, NEB, AER, BCER, IMDG, etc.).
• Knowledge of and/or education in climate sciences / climate adaptation.
• Experience mentoring emerging professionals.

About CCEM

Established in 2015, CCEM is a 100% female-owned, WBE Certified, Vancouver-based consulting firm providing strategic emergency management and business continuity services to a diverse portfolio of clients. CCEM is proud of the multi-year relationships it builds with clients, spanning multiple sectors, both private and public, including all levels of government, Indigenous communities, and owners and operators of critical infrastructure in various sectors such as transportation, energy and utilities and health.

CCEM’s success in establishing successful, trusted programs is based on thorough research, a collaborative approach to planning, and our commitment to employing innovative and inclusive engagement approaches to deliver industry-leading products and services.

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.