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Continuity of Operations and Security Coordinator
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Corporate Services Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
6A004 - Admin06
Salary:
$68,536.00 - $100,994.00 Per Year
Are you an experienced emergency manger, business continuity planner or security specialist? Consider this unique opportunity to shape the future of the Ministry of Transportation's Continuity of Operations (COOP) and security programs.
In accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 380/04, this position leads the development, implementation and maintenance of the ministry's Continuity of Operations and Physical Security Programs in order to ensure the safety of the ministry's staff and clients and the continuation of ministry Time Critical Services.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this fulfilling role, you will:
• work independently to meet commitments within tight timelines.
• monitor and ensure program compliance consistent with established policies and procedures
• develop and maintain the Ministry Physical Security Plan and the Ministry Continuity of Operations Plan
• advise and train ministry staff on the development and implementation of COOP and security plans
• research, assess, recommend and (as applicable) implement security best practices and industry standards
Note: The successful candidate will be required to:
• Operate mechanical and technical equipment used in emergency response, including familiarity with emergency response vehicles, telecommunications devices, equipment, etc.
• Travel within Ontario and to contiguous states or provinces on short notice is required.
• Serve on-call and report to emergency facilities or sites on short notice is required.
Optional Information Session:
A one-hour optional hiring information session will be held on October 6 at 7 p.m. in St Catharines. A simultaneous webinar option will be offered. To register for either the in-person session or the webinar, please contact theresa.upham@ontario.ca. The session will cover topics such as the structure and mandate of the ministry's Emergency Management and Planning Office, current priorities for the position and Ontario Public Service competition processes. There will be an opportunity for a question and answer session with the hiring manger and program staff.
This session is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process. Panel interviews will be scheduled with short-listed candidates following the application screening.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
Within the first six months, you will need to successfully obtain:
• DZ driver's license or equivalent
• Industry Canada Restricted (radio) Operator Certificate Aeronautical
• Certificates in Standard First Aid and CPR-C, or equivalent
Specialized Experience
• you have knowledge of physical security including current security principles, technology and methodologies, contingency planning practices and strategies and investigative and interview processes
• you know physical security measures, including building card access systems, lighting, locks, keys, CCTVs, scanning devices and various security controls
• you know relevant legislation, regulations and policies (e.g., Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Regulation 380/04,
Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Service Act, Trespass to Property Act, OPS Physical Security Operating Policy) to
effectively develop continuity of operations and security programs and plans
• you have knowledge of Continuity of Operations (Business Continuity Planning) and emergency management best practices to develop and implement a highly effective ministry COOP program
• you know emergency response and incident management best practices, systems and procedures to coordinate ministry responses to COOP, security and emergency incidents
• you have knowledge of risk management and can conduct and/or oversee threat risk assessments to assess risks to ministry facilities, staff, systems, etc
Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills
• you can prepare plans, policies, procedures, presentations, briefing notes and communications products
• you can present and explain ministry positions and programs to diverse stakeholders
• you have conflict resolution skills to calmly and safely resolve security incidents
• you have interpersonal, negotiation, and consultation skills to lead committees of supervisors and managers, conduct consultations, coordinate emergencies, identify stakeholder interests
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, September 30, 2016
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - W-MT-96461/16
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 Monday, October 17, 2016 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
