As one of the most attractive areas in British Columbia to live and work, the Regional District of Nanaimo provides a variety of local and regional services throughout Vancouver Island’s beautiful central east coast. Communities within the regional district include the municipalities of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, as well as seven unincorporated Electoral Areas for a total population of more than 155,000 people. The RDN is governed by a 17-member Board comprised of ten directors from the member municipalities and seven directors elected by Electoral Area residents.

The RDN is seeking a Manager, Emergency Services to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager, Transportation and Emergency Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for emergency planning and preparedness and for overseeing the administration of regional fire protection.

Required qualifications include a degree in emergency management, public administration, business administration or related field as well as familiarity and experience with emergency programs, plus six years of related experience in a local or regional government setting, including three years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This permanent full time position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at www.rdn.bc.ca for a complete job description and more information on the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Please submit details of your experience and qualifications by 4:00 pm on April 10, 2017, quoting Competition No. 2017-30, to the Main Switchboard, Administration Building, Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2; Fax: 250-390-4163, or via email to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca