Field Officer (Emergency Management)

About the job

You will:

• Lead and support emergency management programs across the province
• Work with communities to strengthen their emergency planning and response, including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery
• Design, deliver, and evaluate emergency exercises for a range of partners
• Help communities with emergency planning and provide advice before and during emergencies
• Be part of the provincial emergency response team, ready to deploy on short notice for extended periods Want to learn more? Join our information session.
• On Thursday November 19th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST, the hiring managers and unit staff will host an Information session. Please

REGISTER HERE and click “Add to Calendar” to find out more about the job and the team. The session will cover topics such as the structure and mandate of the MEPR, Regional Field Services Branch, and current priorities for the position. We encourage you to participate to learn about the working arrangements and get answers to any questions you might have about this position.

**Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.**

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario, in order to access emergency, exercise and training sites that may not be accessible by public transportation
• You are able and willing to work irregular and extended hours particularly during emergencies and be on-call on a regular basis
• You are willing and able to travel occasionally to other provinces/territories and USA Emergency Management Knowledge

You have:

• Knowledge of emergency management principles and tools to support communities and stakeholders.
• The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation across all levels of government.
• Familiarity with emergency programs and resources.
• An understanding of Emergency Management's goals, plans, and standards.
• Communication, Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

You have:

• Political awareness to work with diverse stakeholders and lead discussions.
• Strong communication skills to create briefings, media content, and public education materials.
• Experience using adult learning principles to design and deliver training.
• Confident presentation skills for delivering effective programs.
• Tact and cultural sensitivity to engage respectfully with people from all backgrounds.

Analytical Skills

You can:

• Use sound judgment to assess emergencies and provide clear advice.
• Work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Technical Skills

You are:

• Comfortable using common software tools for documents, presentations, and online research.
• Able to operate audiovisual and communication equipment effectively.

Don't meet every qualification?

• If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
• How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's

Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy What we offer

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role The OPS has been recognized as a top employer. We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers!