Business Continuity Officer
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- COV00057625 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Located in downtown Edmonton, steps away from the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, One Twelve Campus is Covenant Health’s corporate office and home to many non-clinical departments. Working collaboratively to strengthen the systems that support clinicians and care teams helps ensure compassionate, sustainable healthcare across the province. As a member of the Emergency Disaster Management team, play a critical role in ensuring the organization is prepared to respond to emergencies, disasters and unexpected disruptions. This role is essential in strengthening the resilience of our healthcare system, supporting the continuity of essential services and helping protect patients, staff and communities when they need it most. Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver’s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.
Description:
Reporting to the Corporate Director, Protective Services, EDM and Parking, the Business Continuity Officer (BCO) conducts the planning, delivery and evaluation of Covenant Health’s Business Continuity programs and services. In addition to Business Continuity Planning, the BCO will also work with the EDM team to respond to incidents impacting Covenant Health sites. The BCO will also develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders, municipalities, provincial (e.g. Alberta Health and Wellness) and health care stakeholders including Alberta Health Services and government departments (e.g. Alberta Emergency Management Agency).
- Classification: Officer
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Emergency / Disaster Management
- Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-JUN-2026
- Date Available: 03-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Diploma in Business Continuity, Emergency Disaster Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. Minimum five years of experience in an Emergency Disaster Management role in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in a related discipline may be considered equivalent to two years of related experience.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of business continuity and emergency disaster management concepts such as risk assessment methodology, incident management systems and frameworks. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups, think analytically, analyze and interpret complex technical operating information and make decisions under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of I-100, I-200, Emergency Operations Centre courses or training.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.