Bring your passion and experience in emergency management to Emergency Management Ontario and be a part of building a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario!
This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill permanent and temporary, unilingual, and bilingual opportunities across Ontario, within the next eighteen (18) months.
Bilingual (English/French) opportunities may be available in the following sectors:
• Albany Sector
• Killarney Sector
• Capital Sector
Unilingual (English) opportunities may be available in the following sectors:
• Amethyst Sector
• Lakes Sector
• Capital Sector
• St Clair Sector
• Bruce Sector
• Golden Horseshoe Sector
• Severn Sector
• Loyalist Sector
*The number of positions to be filled has not yet been identified at this time.
Please find a list of
Communities within each sector area here. The majority of this role will be done in the field. Please indicate the sector/community you are interested in on your application; however, we may not be able to accommodate everyone's preferences, based on operational needs.
In support of our mission to ensure Ontarians are safe, practiced and prepared before, during and after emergencies,
Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) leads the Province's emergency planning and preparedness functions, to safeguard continuity of government and essential services. Based on a vision of ‘A safe, practiced and prepared Ontario', EMO also works collaboratively with its stakeholders and partners to promote excellence in emergency management services across Ontario through the delivery and maintenance of high-quality programs and services that are supported through the creation of legislation, guidelines, policies, plans, and strategies.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
The OPS has been recognized as a top employer. We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
You will:
• lead, coordinate and monitor emergency management programs
• provide advice and support to communities regarding their emergency management programs including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery
• develop, run, and evaluate exercises, including specialty exercises and full field exercises for various stakeholders
• support emergency planning in communities, including providing pre-response advice and assistance related to emergencies
• be a member of the provincial emergency response team who may be deployed with little notice for extended periods of time
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level, for the bilingual vacancies. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire
• You have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario, in order to access emergency, exercise and training sites that may not be accessible by public transportation
• You are able and willing to work irregular and extended hours particularly during emergencies and be on-call on a regular basis
• You are willing and able to travel occasionally to other provinces/territories and USA
Emergency Management Knowledge
• You have working knowledge of emergency management theories and principles (e.g. the Emergency Management Framework or Doctrine for Ontario, Incident Management System, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) to assist and advise communities, senior management, and stakeholders on emergency responses.
• You have the ability to apply and interpret federal, provincial and municipal legislation (e.g. Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Regulations, Emergency Act, Emergency Preparedness Act, Municipal Act, Police Services Act, Health Promotion & Protection Act, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc).
• You have working knowledge of emergency-related programs (e.g. Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program, Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program, Partnership towards Safer Communities, National Emergency Stockpile System (NESS), Emergency Medical Assessment Team (EMAT), Heavy Urban Search & Rescue (HUSAR), and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Team (CBRNE), Ontario Critical Infrastructure Assurance Program).
• You have the ability to gain knowledge of OFMEM goals, directions, priorities, and emergency management plans, procedures, policies, standards (e.g. Provincial Emergency Response Plan, Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan, Provincial Terrorism Consequence Management Plans, Ontario Mass Evacuation Plan, etc.).
Communication, Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
• You demonstrate political acuity to interact with a variety of internal/external stakeholders, lead meetings, and address community issues.
• You have proven communication skills to prepare briefing notes/materials, media documents, and public education materials.
• You have the ability to apply adult education principles and practices to develop, test and deliver effective training and education programs.
• You have presentation skills to deliver training programs.
• You demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity to relate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Analytical Skills
• You can use sound judgement in critical situations to assess and provide advice in emergency situations as well as evaluate proposals.
• You can work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Technical Skills
• You have proficiency with software applications including word processing, presentations, and internet.
• You have the ability to use audiovisual technologies and communications equipment.
Additional Information
A one-hour 'optional' virtual information session will be held via a Microsoft Teams meeting on
Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00pm eastern time. The session will cover topics such as the structure and mandate of Emergency Management Ontario and the Emergency Management Regional Field Services Branch, and current priorities for the position. Click on the meeting link below on date/time of session to attend.
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March 2, 2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern Time.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact Drew Maddison at drew.maddison@ontario.ca
**This session is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process**