Manager, Emergency Management and Business Continuity at University of Lethbridge

Job Title Manager, Emergency Management and Business Continuity
About the University At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

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Position Details The University of Lethbridge is seeking a collaborative leader to join our Campus Safety & Risk Management Services team as Manager, Emergency Management & Business Continuity. This new position plays a critical role in ensuring institutional readiness for disruptive events and supporting the continuity of academic, research, and administrative operations. If you are passionate about building resilience and fostering a culture of preparedness, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development & Planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the University’s Emergency Management and Business Continuity frameworks.
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical functions and recovery priorities.
• Align programs with institutional risk priorities, provincial standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Training, Exercises & Engagement.
• Design and deliver emergency preparedness and continuity training for faculty, staff, and students.
• Lead scenario-based exercises and simulations to test institutional readiness.
• Promote campus-wide awareness through outreach initiatives and workshops.
• Evaluation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement.
• Conduct post-incident and post-exercise evaluations to identify improvements.
• Monitor program performance and report findings to senior leadership.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in emergency management and business continuity.

The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer (APO) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project
Position Qualifications Education:
Minimum: Education Bachelor’s Degree – Emergency Management, Risk Management, Public Safety, Security, or a related field.
Preferred: Master’s Degree – Disaster and Emergency Management, or a related field.

Years of Experience:
Minimum: 3 + Years
Preferred: 4-7 Years. Experience in a post secondary, public sector or complex multi-stakeholder environment.

Certifications / Professional Designations:
Minimum: Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or equivalent certification.
Preferred: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)/Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent certification.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $65,153.16 - $81,963.08 annually
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $65,153.16 - $98,772.99 annually (APO - Grade 3)
Campus Lethbridge
Employment Group APO
Position Category Other