Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support - Collingwood, Canada - Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

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Collingwood, Canada

1 week ago

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support Services

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:
Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions.

If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short and long term disability income protection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

Relocation support may be available for this opportunity. For more information, please speak with your recruitment representative when contacted for more information.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Vice President, People Services and Safety, the Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support Services works collaboratively with others to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate corporate and clinical risk management strategies in keeping with the mission, vision and values of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH).

In addition, the role works collaboratively with the Managers within the Support Services portfolio (including Environmental Services, Dietary, Maintenance and Plant Operations) to develop long term plans, define goals and objectives of the Support Services across CGMH.

The Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support Services develops and oversees the implementation of all required elements of the hospital's emergency response plan; leads corporate continuity of operations planning; provides support to the Emergency Operations Centre; conducts at least one annual Code Orange emergency exercise; ensures the ongoing education and training of self and staff; monitors compliance with CGMH policies related to emergency management; applies and complies with relevant legislation.

The Director also engages community partners and stakeholders as required to meet the operational goals of the CGMH's Emergency Preparedness Plan.

The role also participates in strategic planning and provides collaborative leadership and advice to others across the organization on issues related to Emergency Preparedness and Support Services.

The Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support Services participates in the development of the operating and capital budget plan for the areas of Emergency Preparedness and Support Services; recommends the allocation of resources for related programs and services and prepares business cases to support new initiatives and services.

The Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support Services provides administrative leadership to the Support Services Leadership Team and manages performance to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

In addition, the Director provides day-to-day supervision and oversight of the Security Services team.

The Director attends meetings and participates in committees relevant to Emergency Preparedness and CGMH Operations, and represents CGMH externally on Emergency Preparedness issues.

The Director, Emergency Preparedness and Support Services also oversees the management and reporting of data related to Incident Reports, plans, develops and delivers educational material for clinical staff and physicians related to emergency preparedness.

Qualifications:

Required

Secondary degree in Emergency Management, or other relevant course.
Minimum of 5 years of practical and professional management/leadership experience, with emphasis in emergency management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of the Incident Management System and/or Incident Command System; the management of an Emergency Operations Centre; Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment; and, Consequence Management Planning

Preferred

Certified or Associate Business Continuity Professional (CBCP/ABCP) considered an asset.
Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) considered an asset.
Certified or Associate Emergency Manager (CEM/AEM) considered an asset.
Community or Ministry Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC/MEMC) Certification considered an asset.

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