Manager, Emergency Preparedness

Manager, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built health communities through leading-edge care. While many things have changed over the years, Southlake’s unwavering pride for people, place, and performance has stood the test of time. The Southlake Health Family of 6,000 medical professionals, staff, volunteers, and students work together to deliver leading edge care, close to home – every day.

We are there for every person who comes through Southlake’s doors, no matter where they may be in life’s journey. Our care extends beyond our walls, reaching every community we serve and work within. Our performance is driven by our heartfelt dedication to the health and wellness of patients and communities because everyone deserves the best care and the best experience.

Southlake Health is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as Manager, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. Reporting to the Director, Support Services, this role plays a pivotal part in advancing risk management and patient safety across the organization. The Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining Southlake’s Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Plan, ensuring readiness to respond to high-risk situations and emergencies, and leading recovery efforts when required.

• Coordinate education, training, and organizational activities to foster a culture of safety and preparedness, while ensuring compliance with Accreditation Canada standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with leaders, staff, and external partners to identify and mitigate risk, strengthen organizational resilience, and lead emergency preparedness priorities in support of Accreditation.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada