Job Description

Area Coordinator
(Subject to Classification Review)
Building 532 - Pleasantville
Regional Protection Services
Permanent, Full-Time Hours:
70 bi-weekly (8 hour days; on-call required)
Salary:
HL-19 ($63,473 - $82,515 per annum)
Competition Number:
2023000040
Posted Date:
January 4, 2023
Closing Date:
January 11, 2023 About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.
Job Summary
This position is accountable to the Manager, Regional Protection Services, Eastern Health, for the coordination of Health Emergency Management, Business Continuity and Security services throughout the region. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day supervision and direction to employees and managers on a variety of emergencies and securities matters, investigation of critical incidents and compliance with Government directives. The position proactively identifies, evaluates situations and environments that are immediately dangerous to life or health and directs corrective measures to mitigate or eliminate risk. In this context, this position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities involving all aspects, locations, and departments of Eastern Health. Coordinating all regional health emergency planning program activities with respect to all hazard\'s emergency planning program strategic plan and framework documentation. In addition, the successful candidate is also responsible for the delivery of security related activities/operational needs and advice to internal and external stakeholders through the provision of Targeted Violence Assessments, Infrastructure Threat Risk Assessments, and Security Reviews.
The successful candidate will ensure site Code emergency management plans are in place, contain current information and are aligned and coordinated with corporate, other health authority and municipal and provincial plans. Ensures Fire Life Safety Plans and procedures are in place throughout the organization and coordinates the activities of Site Emergency Operations Centers. Job Qualifications Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant discipline is required.
• Certified training in Disaster and Emergency Management is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working in an Emergency Management setting is required.
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Centre atmosphere with a good understanding of Incident Command principles is required.
• Experience in delivering adult education programming, including the development of education material for broad audiences is an asset.
• Recent Emergency Exercise development and delivery experience is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Knowledge and experience in Fire/Life Safety and relevant Legislation and Codes.
• Knowledge in conducting Targeted Violence Assessments and Threat Risk Assessments.
• Knowledge of planning process and a commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of business continuity management principles.
• Significant understanding and working knowledge of the interrelated nature of departments and programs in a health care setting.
• Ability to work with others in stressful situations.
• Comprehensive understanding of systems approach to health care delivery.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated experience in writing policy documents.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving and communication skills and the ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

Other

• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
• The use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment.
• Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrates how you meet required qualifications.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries: Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693 Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address. If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible. Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help. All Eastern Health employees and new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.