General Manager of Emergency Management 

Purpose:  

The General Manager of Emergency Management is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s (MCK) emergency management and business continuity programs. 

The Manager ensures that MCK can prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of emergencies and disasters affecting the community. This includes oversight of the Kahnawà:ke Emergency Program, hazard identification and risk assessments, preparedness planning, training and exercise programs, and post-incident recovery coordination. 

The role requires strong corporate integration across all MCK departments to ensure preparedness and coordinated response capabilities, as well as external engagement with regional, provincial, and federal emergency management agencies and other partners. 

The Manager works with the Director of Public Safety, the Chief Peacekeeper, the Kahnawake Fire Brigade Chief and the Manager of Public Safety Services to ensure operational alignment between emergency management, fire and rescue operations, and enforcement services concerning emergency response and coordination. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Public Safety and Emergency Management Operations 

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Kahnawà:ke Emergency Program in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and community priorities. 

• Manage and direct emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. 

• Ensure the integration of business continuity planning into all MCK departments and operations. 

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Emergency Management Officers and other staff assigned to emergency management projects. 

• Collaborate with all MCK units to ensure preparedness, plans, roles, and responsibilities are clearly defined and regularly exercised. 

• Maintain strong lateral coordination with: 

• Chief Peacekeeper – for incident notification, incident response, hazard mitigation, public safety enforcement during emergencies, evacuations, and hazard zones, and operational coordination. 

• KFB Fire Chief – for incident response, hazard mitigation, and operational coordination. 

• Manager of Public Safety Services – for public safety enforcement during emergencies, evacuations, and hazard zones. 

• Work with senior MCK leadership to ensure emergency management policies and procedures are embedded in MCK operations. 

• Serve as MCK’s primary liaison to external emergency management partners, including provincial (Quebec) and federal emergency agencies, Indigenous emergency management networks, and mutual aid partners. 

• Represent MCK on regional and intergovernmental emergency management committees. 

• Coordinate external resources during incidents, ensuring cultural and community considerations are respected. 

• Develop and deliver community and staff training on emergency management, including tabletop exercises, full-scale drills, and after-action reviews. 

• Maintain the community hazard risk assessment and update plans based on lessons learned, emerging risks, and infrastructure changes. 

• Oversee the development of public awareness campaigns and preparedness education. 

• Activate and manage the MCK Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during emergencies. 

• Coordinate with incident commanders, the Director of Public Safety, and corporate leadership to ensure a unified and effective response. 

• Lead post-incident recovery operations, including coordination with Environment and other departments for remediation and restoration activities. 

• Act as the alternate incident commander when required. 

• Ensure operational continuity of the Public Safety Division during the Director’s absence, as needed.  

Leadership and management of Emergency Management staff 

• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to meet performance standards, and foster a positive work environment. 

• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations. 

• Recruit, onboard, and train new staff members as needed. 

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily departmental activities to ensure service quality and efficiency. 

• Develop, implement, and monitor processes, procedures, and standards. 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and safety standards. 

• Contribute to departmental and organizational strategic plans. 

• Analyze operational performance and implement improvements. 

• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and optimize resource allocation. 

• Maintain effective communication with employees, senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders. 

• Work collaboratively across departments to support organizational goals. 

• Prepare reports on performance metrics, trends, and outcomes. 

• Use data to make informed decisions and improve results. 

• Represent the organization at internal and external meetings or events.

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Disaster and Emergency Studies, or a related discipline, or Incident Command System Training plus three (3) years relevant experience in a related field. 

Or 

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety or related field, including at least three (3) years in leadership position.  

• Demonstrated experience developing and leading emergency planning, response and recovery programs is an asset. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and people management skills. 

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities. 

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, senior management, community members and other stakeholders. 

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills. 

• Strong project management skills. 

• Proficiency in budget management and financial planning. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. 

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure. 

• Strategic emergency management planning and implementation. 

• Corporate and interdepartmental coordination. 

• Stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental relations. 

• Risk assessment and mitigation. 

• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external clients, fostering positive and respectful working relationships. 

• Maintains confidentiality. 

• Adhere to MCK Employment Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives. 

• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset. 

• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

Working Environment:

• Five-day work week is performed in an office environment. 

• Moderate to high stress due to nature of work. 

• Occasional overtime. 

• Hours may be long and irregular – on call requirement to ensure coordination in the event of major community emergency. 

Requirements:

Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to:   Applications@mck.ca

• Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered. 
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
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ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.