Field Officer (Emergency Management)

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Bring your passion and experience in emergency management to Emergency Management Ontario and be a part of building a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario!

This competition may be used to identify qualified candidates to fill permanent and temporary Field Officer opportunities across Ontario, within the next fourteen (14) months

Permanent opportunities may be available in any communities in any sector.

Temporary opportunities may be available in any communities within any sector.

In support of our mission to ensure Ontarians are safe, practiced and prepared before, during and after emergencies,  Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) leads the Province's emergency planning and preparedness functions, to safeguard continuity of government and essential services. Based on a vision of ‘A safe, practiced and prepared Ontario', EMO also works collaboratively with its stakeholders and partners to promote excellence in emergency management services across Ontario through the delivery and maintenance of high-quality programs and services that are supported through the creation of legislation, guidelines, policies, plans, and strategies.

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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 September 10, 2025 at 12:00 EST, the hiring managers and unit staff will host an Information session. Please  REGISTER HERE to find out more about the job and the team. The session will cover topics such as the structure and mandate of Emergency Management Ontario and the Emergency Management Regional Field Services Branch, and current priorities for the position. You are welcome to participate anonymously.

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

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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.

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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!

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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

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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!

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• C-TB-230191/25(2)

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.