Emergency Management Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 23880

Vacancy Type:
Temporary

Number of Positions: - 1 Year Contract

Closing Date: 09/22/2023

Job Summary:

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City of Mississauga's Emergency Management Program.

This includes the development, updating and execution of policies and procedures to deal with the prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases of all emergencies affecting, or having the potential to affect the City.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain emergency and business continuity plans and associated documentation to support the City's preparedness and response to emergency events
Collaborate with other departments, divisions and sections in the research, review and development of protocols and procedures
Evaluate levels of emergency preparedness, identify gaps and develop recommendations for improvement
Develop and deliver public information sessions on personal, family and business emergency preparedness
Develop, conduct, and participate in emergency exercises involving City employees as well as external partners
Review and maintain the Emergency Management Program legislative requirements under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and O. Reg. 380/0
Develop and deliver emergency management training to City employees and external partners
Research national and international standards/best practices in Emergency Management
Develop and participate in community engagement initiatives supporting emergency preparedness and resilience
Provide professional, specialized skills including planning, project management, problem analysis and resolution
Facilitate timely identification, escalation, resolution and followup for all outstanding issues
Participate in project assignments

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Disaster & Emergency Management, Education, Public Administration, Environmental Studies or a related discipline
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation or equivalent preferred
Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License
Master's Degree in Emergency Management/Disaster Management or equivalent, preferred
Working experience in Emergency Management is an asset
Instructor Level certification in the Incident Management System (IMS) preferred

Provincially IMS certified

IMS100, IMS200, IMS240, IMS300, EM200 and CEMC within 6 months of hire
Experience in developing and delivering training and exercises
Professional experience in adult education, training and facilitation
Very strong research, written, and communication skills
May require some Light Lifting of supplies/materials. Exposure to computer keyboards and screens.
Primarily office environment with travel throughout the City is required for training, site visits etc.
Must be available to participate in the oncall Office of Emergency Management Duty Officer standby rotation.
Must be available to support the response and recovery of emergency events as required.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$ 85, $ 113,541.00

Grade:
F

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:

Mavis Yard:
Common Building

Organization Unit:
CMO/Emergency Management

Department/Division/Section:
CMO/City Manager's Office, Emergency Management

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.