Manager, Continuity of Operations and Emergency Management

The Ministry of Transportation is seeking a responsive, proactive leader who is prepared to play a significant leadership role to ensure the Ministry is informed and ready to respond to emergency situations.

In this dynamic opportunity with the Emergency Management & Planning Office, you will take on a strategic leadership role and lead the development and implementation of our Ministry's emergency preparedness, response and recovery capabilities. Join this high-profile team and bring your expertise to a Branch committed to public safety and service continuity.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this key role, the Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing the development and implementation of effective programs that support emergency management and continuity of operations.

• Developing and leading the ongoing evaluation of Ministry business continuity plans to ensure the Ministry has the necessary preparedness framework in place to respond to significant business disruptions.

• Directing and coordinating threat/risk assessments and recovery strategies for business resumption, while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

• Representing the Ministry at public and media engagements and developing and presenting briefing materials on high-profile issues for senior management.

• Collaborating with key partners within provincial, federal and cross-border response organizations, to obtain consensus and support on mitigation strategies related to emergency readiness planning and business continuity.

• Strengthening the Ministry's resilience through project implementation and effective management of a team dedicated to meeting key project results.

How do I qualify?

Leadership

• You have demonstrated experience leading and coaching staff to become a high performing unit and deliver on results in a high volume environment.
• You have demonstrated experience engaging and empowering staff and promoting a strong organizational culture of excellence.
• You have proven experience promoting equitable practices that value inclusiveness and diversity into your work environment.

Technical Skills

• You have experience aligning strategic plans with the organization's vision to ensure compliance with provincial policies and legislation.
• You have demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of government strategic directions and legislative/regulatory frameworks related to standards for emergency management and business continuity procedures.
• You have experience developing and implementing emergency management and business continuity strategies and demonstrate the ability to research and anticipate contentious issues/trends that may contribute to potential threats and disruptions.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• You have demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships in order to engage in negotiations with Emergency Management Ontario and central agencies.
• You demonstrate judgement and political acuity to manage crises and mitigation strategies and ensure key stakeholder support.
• You understand and can implement strategic plans through government decision-making and policy development processes and provide expert advice to senior management on high profile issues.
• You can develop and present effective briefings to represent the government through public appearances and media engagements.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, March 7, 2014 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.