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Manager, Emergency Management Program
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Operations Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
PRP21 - Resources Planning & Mgt PM-21
Salary:
$80,592.00 - $105,075.00 Per Year
Our ministry has a complex province-wide framework for addressing spills and drinking water emergencies. We are looking for a professional with a strong background and experience in the areas of emergency management, business continuity and security to ensure the continued delivery of critical ministry services in the event of an environmental emergency.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Act as the Emergency Management Program Coordinator
• Provide emergency response procedural and policy advice and recommendations to senior management
• Participate in a range of provincial emergency planning and preparedness efforts
• Lead the delivery of annual exercises to test emergency response, continuity of operations, security and contingency planning plans and procedures
• Serve as a ministry representative on key inter-agency/provincial committees and response organizations
How do I qualify?
Emergency Management and Contingency Planning Knowledge
• You have knowledge of the principles, policies, guidelines, and standards related to Emergency and Security Management approaches and implementation
• You can implement policy making and program development methods, techniques and strategies and consultative processes to lead the development of ministry-wide emergency management program
• You can accurately interpret and apply related legislation (e.g. Emergency Management Act, Fire Code, Ontario Health and Safety Act, and Emergency Response Directives) normally acquired in part through certification in Continuity of Operations Planning or equivalent experience
• You are well-versed in contingency planning principles and practices, business continuity planning and hazard identification and risk assessment related to environmental emergencies
Environmental Management Knowledge
• You know the theories, principles and practices of environmental management and response
• You can interpret and apply a broad range of environmental legislation, regulations, policies, procedures (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Pesticides Act as well as the Canadian EPA and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations) and Ontario spills legislation
Communication, Negotiation, and Relationship-Building Skills
• You can communicate complex technical details in a clear manner to a non-technical audience
• You engage in effective consultation and negotiation activities to bring together stakeholders and clients
• You can build good relationships to generate strong partnerships
Leadership, Issues and Project Management, and Analytical Skills
• You have strong management and leadership skills to motivate staff to achieve results that meet ministry needs
• You can manage issues as they arise and develop a course of action for resolution
• You have experience managing and coordinating projects
• You demonstrate a strong ability to analyze and solve problems to develop strategic solutions to organizational challenges
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 5775 Yonge Street, 5th Floor, North York, ON, M2M 4J1, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
