Contract Advisor, Emergency Management

Location: Lloydminster, SK
Term: 12-Month Contract (with potential extension)
Travel: Occasional travel to field locations across North America
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional on-call requirements

About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Contract Advisor, Emergency Management to support the implementation and continuous improvement of emergency management programs within a dynamic industrial environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned emergency management professional with strong leadership capabilities, extensive Incident Command System (ICS) experience, and a background in coordinating emergency response planning, training, and exercises.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance, enhancing emergency preparedness, and ensuring effective response capabilities across operational regions and facilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Implement and support emergency management program requirements across assigned operational areas.
• Maintain and update Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), emergency response tools, and annual exercise schedules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent emergency management practices and program execution.
• Support regional Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and promote emergency management awareness and preparedness.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of emergency response drills, tabletop exercises, full-scale exercises, and business continuity exercises.
• Work closely with community first responders and external agencies during exercise development and execution.
• Maintain existing Mutual Aid Agreements and identify opportunities to establish new partnerships.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of Business Continuity Programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to emergency management standards, procedures, and practices.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• ICS 100, 200, and 300 certifications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing, managing, or contributing to Emergency Response Plans and emergency response exercises.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an active member of an Incident Management Team.
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience within HAZMAT transportation, petrochemical, pipeline, rail, oil and gas, or similar industrial sectors.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Current H2S Alive certification.
• First Aid certification.
• WHMIS certification.

Preferred Assets

• Post-secondary education in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• Fire response and hazardous materials training.
• Spill response training and experience.
• Accredited emergency response exercise design training.
• Leadership training.
• Business Continuity Program development and sustainment experience.
• Experience working with emergency response contractors and consultants.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of emergency management principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the ability to perform within multiple ICS functions during incident response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with confidence speaking to large groups.
• Ability to evaluate, develop, and improve emergency management procedures and programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in both strategic planning and operational response environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead meaningful emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
• Exposure to diverse operational environments and field locations.
• Collaborative and safety-focused culture.
• Travel opportunities across North America.
• Chance to make a significant impact on emergency readiness, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.