Coordinator, Emergency Management Program
Coordinator, Emergency Management Program
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 18906
Department: Emergency & Protective Services Dept.
Service: Public Safety Service
Branch:OEM Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary-Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35.00hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $85947.68- $104577.20annually (20XX rates of pay)
Salary Information: $47.224- $57.460per hour (20XX rates of pay)
Location: City Hall110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa ON
Job Category: Emergency and Protective Services
Application Close:04/09/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for leading the coordination of City services in preparing for responding to and recovering from major planned and unplanned events. During emergencies the Office of Emergency Management ensures that City-wide response and recovery activities are coordinated through the Citys Emergency Management Framework and follow the Citys emergency management plans including the Citys Continuity of Operations Plan. The City of Ottawas Emergency Management Program is governed by Ontarios Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
You are responsible for working with City departments and services to ensure that the City maintains a robust Emergency Management Program. You are accountable for coordinating the Citys Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment work and updates to City-wide emergency management plans as well as for delivering emergency management training and public education addition during emergencies you are responsible for supporting the Citys Emergency Coordination Centre with activities related to response recovery demobilization and after-action evaluations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4-year university degree with a focus on or specialization in Emergency Management Public Safety business continuity management or other related field such as Business Administration or Communications with additional training in emergency management.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in coordinating and supporting emergency management plans emergency response special events and business/operational continuity.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Applied knowledge of the emergency management framework and fundamentals of emergency management (Prevention Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery)
- Understanding of either Incident Management System (IMS) Incident Command System (ICS) or National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Knowledge of current issues and trends in the field of emergency/risk management including familiarity with relevant provincial and federal legislation affecting municipal government emergency/risk management and business continuity plans
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the Citys emergency management program including local provincial and federal governments emergency services and public safety agencies non-government organizations broader public sector agencies and private sector businesses
- Proficiency in Microsoft office applications to produce reports track data produce manuals/procedures and for training purposes
- Experience with multi-disciplinary/jurisdictional groups on emergency planning projects and exercises is an asset
- Knowledge of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and its regulations
- Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Protection Act
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to write clear and concise reports plans and procedures and communicate effectively verbally; ability to summarize information and tailor it for specific audiences
- Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication facilitation presentation and training skills
- Excellent analytical critical thinking and research skills to provide recommendations and advice to management
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and to work in a high-pressure and politically sensitive unit and deliver projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to establish positive working relationships and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders including management City staff emergency services and public safety agencies external organizations and members of the public
- Ability to prepare effective training materials (or documentation) and deliver training courses to all staff levels
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in emergency situations and remain calm in emergencies
- Ability to work independently and apply initiative and good judgement
- Exercise tact and diplomacy
- May be required at times to work outside normal operating hours for extended periods of time to meet the organizations staffing requirement to support the planning response and recovery from emergency events as necessary
- Ability to travel to the Emergency Coordination Centre or an emergency site (e.g. emergency reception centre) at any time of the day or night
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the Citys expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the Citys culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.
Review the Core Behaviours.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Designated Day 1 Ready immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral reading writing English: oral reading writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
- Police Record Check:None
- Drivers License Requirement:None
- None
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous Black and other racialized communities persons with disabilities women and non-binary persons persons of all ethnic origins religions sexual orientations classes gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
