Emergency Planning Specialist

Emergency Planning Specialist
One Regular position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Salary Range: $42.28 - $52.80 hourly based on 40 hours per week
Competition # E22574-2026

At NB Power, we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Corporate Emergency Planning Specialist supports organizational resilience by leading emergency preparedness, business continuity, and continuity of operations planning initiatives. The position develops and maintains program frameworks, plans, training and exercise programs, and continuous improvement activities while serving as the primary liaison with New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization and other external partners. Through stakeholder engagement, risk-informed planning, situational awareness, and program coordination, the role enhances organizational readiness and supports the effective integration of emergency management practices across the enterprise.

Key functions include:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve emergency management and business continuity frameworks, plans, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments, facilitate training and exercises, evaluate readiness, and implement corrective actions and lessons learned to strengthen organizational preparedness and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison with emergency management partners, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to coordinate preparedness activities, support situational awareness, and enhance organizational readiness.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• University degree in Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Six years of progressive experience in emergency preparedness, emergency management, business continuity, resilience, or related planning functions.
• Demonstrated experience developing plans, conducting risk assessments, facilitating exercises, delivering training, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with government agencies, emergency management organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of emergency management and business continuity frameworks.
• Certification such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) would be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wage

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Tracey Gorman at [email protected]

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, August 6, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.