Emergency Management Specialist (Emergency and Contingency Planning Specialist

Emergency Management Specialist (Emergency and Contingency Planning Specialist) - (9699)

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Job Title

Emergency Management Specialist (Emergency and Contingency Planning Specialist)

Status

Permanent Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$ - $

Department

York Region ->
Community & Health Services ->
Strategies and Partnerships

Location

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
Strategies&Partnerships Branch - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.

Local 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

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, 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 Municipal 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.
• Benefits and Wellness
  - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce
  - We’re 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.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Departmental Emergency Management, this position is primarily dedicated to providing emergency management and business continuity support to Long-Term Care (LTC), with additional support to Adult Day Programs (ADP), while also contributing to broader departmental emergency preparedness, response and business continuity activities.

Working closely with LTC leadership and staff across York Region’s two Long-Term Care homes, the Specialist provides emergency management subject matter expertise to support emergency response planning, hazard identification and risk assessment, business continuity planning, staff training, drills and exercises, emergency response and continuous improvement. The position requires a strong working knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, associated regulatory requirements and applicable accreditation standards related to emergency preparedness and continuity of operations.

This is an operational, multi-site role requiring regular travel between York Region’s two LTC homes, Adult Day Program locations and other Regional locations using a personal vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with Regional policy. The successful candidate will also be required to work up to six overnight shifts per month to support LTC emergency preparedness activities, including drills, training and exercises, as well as other evening or after-hours activities as required.

As a member of the CHS Departmental Emergency Management team, the Specialist also supports…