Public Safety Policy and Governance Subject Matter Expert (SME)
| Competition Number: 126216 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: November 10, 2026 |
Category: Contract |
Medicine Hat College invites applications for a consultation expert for the Centre for Innovation (C4i). The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will work in collaboration with the C4i Research Coordinator, student research assistants, and external partners on the advancing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Operations for Community Safety and Emergency Response. This project will generate evidence and practical guidance to support responsible adoption of BVLOS drone technology by Canadian emergency-service organizations, with special focus on rural and resource-constrained Canadian communities.
A little about the role:
- Provide expertise in policing, public safety, and security governance.
- Analyze policy frameworks, evaluate practices, and develop evidence-informed recommendations.
- Integrate community perspectives, gender, equity, diversity, and inclusion into research and policy guidance.
- Collaborate with project partners and mentor student researchers.
- Work collaboratively with the research team to develop reports, briefing notes, presentations, and policy recommendations.
Details:
• Strong project management, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A background or strong interest in Political Science, Social Science, Business, Education or Finance.
Term of Appointment: December 1, 2026– August 31, 2029
Compensation: $9,000 for the full term ($3,000 per year for 3 years)
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126216 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is November 10, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider).
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.