Emergency Management Specialist Jobs

Req ID: 23880
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1 - 1 Year Contract
Closing Date: 09/22/2023
Job Summary
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City of Mississauga’s Emergency Management Program. This includes the development, updating and execution of policies and procedures to deal with the prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases of all emergencies affecting, or having the potential to affect the City.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments, divisions and sections in the research, review and development of protocols and procedures
• Facilitate timely identification, escalation, resolution and follow-up for all outstanding issues
• Develop and participate in community engagement initiatives supporting emergency preparedness and resilience
• Evaluate levels of emergency preparedness, identify gaps and develop recommendations for improvement
• Review and maintain the Emergency Management Program legislative requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and O. Reg. 380/04
• Provide expert advice to various stakeholders as a subject matter expert on Emergency Management
• Develop, conduct, and participate in emergency exercises involving City employees as well as external partners
• Participate in project assignments
• Develop and maintain emergency and business continuity plans and associated documentation to support the City’s preparedness and response to emergency events
• Research national and international standards/best practices in Emergency Management
• Develop and deliver public information sessions on personal, family and business emergency preparedness
• Provide professional, specialized skills including planning, project management, problem analysis and resolution
• Develop and deliver emergency management training to City employees and external partners

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Disaster & Emergency Management, Education, Public Administration, Environmental Studies or a related discipline
• Master's Degree in Emergency Management/Disaster Management or equivalent, preferred
• Primarily office environment with travel throughout the City is required for training, site visits etc.
• Very strong research, written, and communication skills
• Experience in developing and delivering training and exercises
• Professional experience in adult education, training and facilitation
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation or equivalent preferred
• Working experience in Emergency Management is an asset
• Provincially IMS certified - IMS-100, IMS-200, IMS-240, IMS-300, EM-200 and CEMC within 6 months of hire
• May require some Light Lifting of supplies/materials. Exposure to computer keyboards and screens.
• Instructor Level certification in the Incident Management System (IMS) preferred
• Must be available to support the response and recovery of emergency events as required.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License
• Must be available to participate in the on-call Office of Emergency Management Duty Officer stand-by rotation.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 85,155.00 - $ 113,541.00
Grade: F
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Mavis Yard: Common Building
Organization Unit: CMO/Emergency Management
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, Emergency Management
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.