24-e006 - Emergency Program Manager - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Township of Langley

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Emergency Program Manager to join our team of professionals in the Protective Services - Fire Division.

Reporting to the Fire Chief, in this Exempt position you will be responsible for the overall planning, development, coordination, evaluation, maintenance and management of the Township of Langley Emergency Program (TLEP).

The Emergency Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of the Township's emergency program such as sourcing grant funding opportunities, ensuring that compliance with legislative requirements and community needs are met.

The Emergency Program Manager will be required to work a varied weekly schedule depending on active demands and circumstances of the community.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, coordinate, evaluate, implement and maintain the emergency program and assist in maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan
Act as Emergency Social Services (ESS) Director and revise the ESS plan according to provincial standards
Coordinate and respond as Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) within 1 hour of notification as required
Assist in the implementation planning, testing and auditing of the Township's Business Continuity Plan
Organize and facilitate meetings and exercises, and participate in the analysis of program issues
Provide emergency program support and participate in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during an emergency
Ensure alignment of the TLEP with the five pillars of emergency management
Manage and participate in TLEP recruitment, performance evaluation and discipline of volunteers
Organize, motivate and oversee a large group of volunteers involved in emergency management activities
Develop, coordinate and deliver a variety of tabletop exercises, workshops and training
Collaborate with Township staff in regular reviews of the Hazards, Risks, Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA)
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your education will include a degree in Emergency Management or related field with a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

With excellent interpersonal, written, communication and supervisory skills, you have the ability to work under extreme pressure for prolonged periods of time.

You have considerable knowledge of the philosophy, principles, objectives, policies, regulations and procedures of managing an Emergency Management Program, including those related to Emergency Support Services (ESS), Emergency Communications Systems (ECS) and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

**Required Certifications/Licenses