Join Our Team as a Corporate Program AdvisorDo you have expertise and a passion for emergency management planning, and organizational health and safety? In this role, you could be the lead person who provides expert advice on emergency management, physical security, contingency planning including continuity of operations, and support for a healthy and safe work environments so all can thrive. You will play a key part in developing materials and coordinating communications and training initiatives that strengthen prevention, planning and learning on emergency preparedness across the organization.
Emergency Management work in Ontario is expanding to make the province a leader in emergency preparedness, and to keep people safe and protected by coordinating efforts to prepare for emergencies and respond to them, when they happen.
About our BranchThe
Human Resources Strategies Branch provides integrated human resources strategies and solutions to optimize organizational effectiveness for both ministries, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA). The branch supports ministry change management activities and leads succession planning and talent management initiatives to build organizational and leadership capacity. It supports initiatives aimed at achieving a culture of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism as well as improving employee engagement and the employee experience. The branch is also the lead for the ministry's Emergency Management Program, which includes continuity of operations planning activities, physical security, labour disruption contingency planning, health and safety and first aid programs.
Why work for the Ontario Public ServiceThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Analyze emergency management and contingency planning programs; support risk and impact assessment to identify critical services, dependencies, and security vulnerabilities; recommend strategies to support preparedness, positive engagement and organizational readiness.
• Conduct research and evaluations on emergency plans, security strategies, and policy frameworks to inform decision-making.
• Provide expert advice to managers and partners on a range of emergency management topics and ensure consistent application of corporate policies.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and communications for senior leadership and stakeholders; monitor and respond to emerging issues.
• Develop and maintain contingency planning tools, databases, and training materials; coordinate training and deliver sessions across ministries.
• Assist with physical security measures such as access control (e.g., floor access, visitor management) and cyber security awareness related to system access and data protection.
• Lead cross-ministry projects with significant operational impact.
• Build partnerships and represent the branch on committees and task forces.
What you bring to the team
Relationship management and communication skills:
You have the ability to:
• exchange information and liaise with various contacts and stakeholders to promote programs and initiatives.
• prepare research reports, analyses, recommendations, and supporting documents such as briefing notes and correspondence.
• communicate findings and updates to various audiences to support consultations and decision-making.
• provide advice and consultation to partners on complex issues critical to program management and continuity of operations
Leadership, policy and project management skills:
You have the ability to:
• provide advice and technical guidance to project staff, management and internal partners.
• plan and coordinate cross sector projects with operational and organizational impacts.
• conduct policy analysis, design, and development to support projects and create strategic and operational policies.
Research and analytical skills:
You have the ability to:
• identify emerging trends, critical issues and opportunities.
• interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation
• use research and evaluation techniques such as environmental scanning, modeling, forecasting and cross impact analyses
• assess and analyze employee relations and emergency management issues and determine appropriate solutions
Specialized knowledge:
You have the ability to demonstrate:
• knowledge of emergency management principles, best practices, and emerging trends
• awareness of health and safety requirements and workplace disruption considerations
• familiarity with physical security concepts (e.g., access control, evacuation, hold & secure procedures) and basic cyber security practices (e.g., secure system access, phishing awareness)
• knowledge of human resources processes and emergency management planning
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: