Program Manager, Emergency Plans and Operations
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Job Summary
ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Assists in ensuring that the Region meets the mandatory requirements of the Emergency Management Act and Regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet Departmental and Corporate objectives.
- Develops and coordinates the Regional Emergency Plans and supporting plans by researching emergency management best practices relevant guidance documents existing plans and exercise reports and reviewing federal and provincial legislative requirements for emergency plans and coordinating Regional plans with plans of area municipalities.
- Participates in strategic and operational planning and in the development of the annual business plan including resources allocation and monitors the action plan for achieving results including regular evaluation of targets and outcomes taking corrective action where/when necessary and regularly reporting on progress as directed.
- Analyzes demographic data and recommends changes to the Emergency Management Program to meet Regional community needs.
- Prepares reports and action plans to address issues impacting on emergency preparedness in the Region and provides advice on the background intent and municipal implications from federal and provincial emergency legislation regulations and emergency plans.
- Participates as a member of the Emergency Management Team.
- Attends conferences and participates on committees and task forces of stakeholder organizations as directed.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- A Degree in Public Administration or related discipline with additional emergency management courses or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years directly related experience in emergency management program implementation including training exercises and public education and quality assurance functions including 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
- Valid Ontario Class G drivers license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency management program development applicable legislation and industry standards disaster exercise initiatives and current emergency management practices.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service communication team work initiative/self management and accountability and flexibility/adaptability.
- Management competencies including results/achievement focus human resources management leadership financial management business planning decision making/judgement representation and professionalism and job knowledge.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to manage projects analyze demographic information and prepare written reports.
- Demonstrated ability to plan coordinate implement and evaluate programs and services in assigned program area.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region provides residents and bu ... View more
