First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates - Consultant/Senior Consultant - Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Emergency Management

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Are you a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit professional looking to join a team of dedicated and diverse individuals? Are you someone who is passionate about helping people in and outside of your circle?

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Consultant/Senior Consultant - Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Emergency Managementin Victoria or Vancouver, BC.

As the Consultant, your responsibilities include aiding senior colleagues in assisting public and private sector clients with emergency planning, response, and recovery. Your role involves enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure systems to various disasters, including those influenced by climate change. This position involves using your critical thinking, technical expertise and effective communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Additional Duties Include:

• Supporting major projects for public and private sector clients in various industries (transportation, social infrastructure, energy, etc.)
• Contributing to the development of emergency response plans, logistics plans, and disaster recovery plans
• Helping create strategies and policies to enhance community and critical infrastructure resilience against climate change-induced disasters
• Assessing hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks to recommend resiliency measures
• Coordinating response efforts during emergencies and disasters
• Preparing and distributing reports, proposals, and RFP submissions
• Conducting research, data analysis, and technical project reviews
• Assisting in developing strategic plans and business cases

What we’re offering:

We want to provide you with the support you need to be at your best.

Our benefits at KPMG include:

• Workday flexibility
• Competitive pay
• Parental leave support
• Flexible benefits
• Home workspace account
• 50 personal care hours
• $2,000 in mental health benefits
• Remote work and travel program
• Financial support for volunteering

And more!

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Join our team, apply on HigherMe today!

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please clickhere.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification in Climate Adaptation, Geography, Engineering, Emergency Management, or a related field
• Experience in emergency management, business continuity, climate adaption, infrastructure, or a related field
• Strong project management skills
• Able to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks
• Knowledgeable about federal, provincial, and municipal policies related to emergency management and critical infrastructure protection

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