Peter Kavanagh

Experience

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  Village of Rexton

  Jun 1975 - Jan 1991

  Municipal Administrator
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  Department of Labour

  May 1991 - Sept 1992

  Employment Development Officer
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  Environment & Local Government

  Sept 1992 - Oct 2018

  management of eight regional offices and staff to ensure the effective organization and delivery of services, such as fire protection, street lighting, solid waste collection and disposal, Non-Fire Related Rescue. Management of Capital Loan Program for capital acquisitions, renovations, and renewals. Assistance with local municipal activities and provision for effective consultation and liaison with Municipalities/Local Service Districts and Regions, sharing information, and providing assistance to communities interested in community restructuring or sharing services and implementing new and improved tools/procedures aimed at cost/time savings and includes encouraging staff to promote best financial practices. The work is performed with a considerable degree of independence and initiative, all within the framework of applicable Legislation, Regulations, Policies and procedures. Show less

  • Manager, Local Services Branch

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2018

  • Local Services Manager

    Sept 1992 - Jun 2013
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  New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2024

  Regional Emergency Management Coordinator

  Co-ordination of regional emergency planning and for directing regional operations during emergencies in order to mitigate the consequences of disaster.Liaise with representatives of municipalities, government departments and provincial / federal agencies; develop and implement regional emergency plans; provide assistance, direction and advice to municipalities; coordinate and oversee emergency preparedness training locally and regionally; provide subject matter expertise; observe and provide consistent feedback / mentorship to internal and/or external stakeholders during the operation of an emergency, emergency training, simulations and exercises; prepare and coordinate emergency preparedness plans; develop and implement policies and procedures to attain, manage and direct the services of volunteers and external emergency personnel during an emergency. Show less

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  New Brunswck Emergency Measures Organization

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2024

  Area Manager, Central New Brunswick (Retired)
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  First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada

  Jan 2024 - now

  Health Emergency Management Coordinator