Civil Protection Special Planner, Preparedness and Civil Protection

The City of Helsinki Fire Department seeks a Civil Protection Special Planner to join the Preparedness and Civil Protection Leadership Services unit. The unit is responsible for civil protection preparedness, warnings, training, exercises and guidance, as well as advisory services on structural civil protection and guidance for maintenance of city shelters. The Special Planner will oversee the planning and development of civil protection for the southern cooperation area of the Helsinki rescue department, including war- and wartime operation models, risk and threat assessments and planning of protection and evacuation arrangements. Partial remote work is possible. The role requires strong expertise in preparedness and emergency planning and a deep understanding of civilian protection principles in wartime and threat scenarios. The candidate should have at least three years of experience in preparedness or contingency planning, excellent collaboration and communication skills, ability to build networks and align views of various actors, and strong written drafting ability. Proficiency with IT tools and ability to justify solutions logically are required, along with a proactive and systematic work approach, and the capacity to handle psychologically demanding topics. Good to have: experience in rescue services, contingency planning, and government cooperation. The position includes a six-month probationary period and follows HYVTES collective agreement. Benefits include sports and culture allowances, commuter benefits, employer-provided meals, comprehensive annual leave and gym access. Applications close 23 October 2026 at 15:00. The workplace is located at Vanha Turun maantie 2, 00320 Helsinki.

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