Lead Emergency Planning That Keeps Courts Running and People SafeAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for public safety and risk management? The Corporate Services Management Division at the Ministry of the Attorney General is seeking a Senior Program Advisor to lead enterprise-wide emergency management, business continuity, and security planning. Help ensure MAG branches and courthouses are prepared, protected, and resilient - before, during, and after emergencies.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Provide expert advice on emergency management, business continuity, and physical security planning.
• Lead consultations, chair committees, and support senior leaders with planning and decision-making.
• Develop and deliver emergency response strategies, training, and security programs.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations on sensitive emergency and security issues.
• Ensure MAG meets provincial emergency management standards and stays ready to respond.
What you bring to the team
Technical Expertise
You have:
• Experience in emergency management, business continuity, and physical security planning.
• Knowledge of security systems, risk prevention strategies, and contingency planning.
• Familiarity with key laws and policies like the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, OPS Physical Security Policy, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• An understanding of collective agreements and policies related to staff redeployment.
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
You can:
• Design and improve emergency and recovery plans that work in real-world situations.
• Spot risks early, track progress, and adjust plans as needed.
• Break down complex issues, assess impact, and find practical solutions.
Communication and collaboration
You can:
• Share expert advice with leaders and teams across the ministry.
• Write clear policies, reports, and training materials.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to share knowledge and improve planning.
• Lead training sessions to help staff and managers stay prepared.
Planning and Coordination
You can:
• Help develop and update emergency and security plans that meet legal and policy standards.
• Support labour dispute planning, including staff redeployment strategies.
• Coordinate emergency response systems and communication protocols.
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!
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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
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