Scott Thorgeirson

Working with the Director of Emergency Management, this role looks to build regional capacity for the management of disruptions, emergencies, and disasters in a holistic way by promoting community resilience and preparedness.

Day-to-day operations entail:

• Reviewing the Regional Emergency Management Plan to ensure it meets legislative requirements, while remaining practical for the end user.
• Developing and/or supporting the development of supporting plans, such as an Emergency Social Services Plan, Training Plan, Communications Plan, and Recovery Plans.
• Liaise with partner organizations to build regional partnerships and develop mutual aid agreements.
• Help build internal capacity so staff can confidently respond to emergency situations, and understand the provincial expectations for municipal workers.

• Established non-profit organization focused on serving communities and assisting families in need.
• Provided guidance on ethical considerations related to business decisions or activities.
• Conducted regular board meetings and prepared meeting agendas.
• Participated in a continuous improvement program.

• Managed teams of up to 6 individuals, overseeing scheduling and task assignments.
• Directed projects valued from $20,000 to multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Participated in company COR safety program, enhancing compliance and safety awareness.
• Facilitated effective communication with diverse stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Conducted issue tracking and risk mitigation to address potential challenges.
• Performed job hazard assessments to maintain workplace safety standards.
• Adapted to various roles within small company environment, gaining extensive experience.
• Supervised multiple projects while ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to timelines.

• Represented Engineering and laboratory departments to ensure efficient project operations and accurate outcome reporting.
• Identified issues in real-time and coordinated solutions with stakeholders.
• Inspected transport and loading manifests to detect discrepancies.
• Conducted field tests on project-specific chemicals to verify proper usage and outcomes.
• Authored completion and quality control reports with recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Traveled across B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan on a fifteen-day rotation.

• Since 2021, working with volunteer K9 Search and Rescue has been a large part of my life and it has given me incredible opportunities to engage and aid individuals, families, and communities throughout Alberta and B.C., including aiding in residential school recovery projects.
• This has also given me experience in fund raising, volunteer management, and public engagement.