Emergency Management & Security Advisor

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.

We are actively seeking an Emergency Management & Security Advisor to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Team Lead, Health & Safety, this role provides expert guidance and support in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a variety of emergency and security-related events. The successful candidate will steward Strathcona’s Emergency and Security Management Programs, including the development and implementation of plans, conducting risk assessments, coordinating response activities, and delivering training to enhance organizational preparedness, resilience, safety, and security.

Essential Functions

• Develop and update both the corporate governance and field-specific documents related to emergency management, security, and business continuity to ensure it meets regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal continuous improvement cycles.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and business continuity plans, including identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and supporting field operations in establishing protocols for various emergency scenarios.

• Conduct thorough threat and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats to personnel, facilities, and operations. Developing strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance security measures. 

• Support emergency response efforts during actual incidents, working with internal and external stakeholders, including first responders, government agencies, and other relevant organizations. 

• Conduct field visits to facilitate and support area security management meetings, provide training and education to employees and stakeholders on the emergency and security management programs. 

• Liaise with CPS and local RCMP detachments and peer company security stakeholders. Provide regular follow-up and update reporting on active cases and investigations.

• Support implementation of security measures, including access control, surveillance systems, and security personnel, to protect personnel and assets.

• Assist in the management of security projects as required. 

Qualifications

• Diploma in Emergency Management, Security, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience, or a degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Strong knowledge of emergency management and security programs, procedures, processes, and applicable legislation and standards, including CSA Z246.1 and Z246.2.

• Experience conducting threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to proactively anticipate challenges, prioritize urgent issues, and manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) with a satisfactory driving record.

• Professional designations such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), and/or Physical Security Professional (PSP) are considered assets.

Work Environment

• Based in our head office in Calgary, with travel to field locations as required.

• Occasional after-hours support for emergency and incident response activities may be required.

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.