Job Description

• Job ID: 44553
• Job Category: Emergency, Fire and Paramedics Services
• Division & Section: Toronto Emergency Management
• Work Location: 703 Don Mills Road, North York, ON M3C 3N3
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary Vacancy (12 months)
• Salary: $122,000.00-$158,105.00 (2023 Range), TM0094 and wage grade 8.0.
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 09-FEB-2024 to 25-FEB-2024

This is an exciting time to join the Toronto Emergency Management (TEM) Division where we support the delivery of emergency, essential and critical public services each day. This includes leading proactive emergency planning and risk mitigation efforts during periods of normal operations, as well as leading the operation of an effective emergency operations centre during times of emergency.

As Manager Emergency Management, you will deliver comprehensive emergency management programs for the City and ensure municipal compliance with the Provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, including acting as the designated Community Emergency Management Coordinator, as well as Council-directed programs. As Manager - Emergency Management, you\'ll provide senior-level support to the Director, and manage a variety of programs and projects, leading both staff and external partners to support the implementation of emergency management initiatives and strategies for the City. This will see you working collaboratively with departmental and divisional representatives - from senior executives through to the operational level.

With your experience in, and knowledge of, operations, planning, risk reduction and assessment, and business continuity principles you\'re well prepared to lead operational response to emergencies by attending the Emergency Operations Centre or emergency site(s), 24/7 as required and on a standby (on-call) rotation basis. You\'ll also maintain an equipped and ready corporate Emergency Operations Centre for coordinated, strategic management of a major emergency in Toronto, lead the development and implementation of detailed plans, and recommend policies regarding program-specific requirements.

A recognized subject matter expert, you\'ll not only direct the development, evolution and administration of the Toronto Emergency Plan, but also provide ongoing emergency management liaison, advice and guidance to the organization, division representatives, private sector partners, the public and other levels of government in administering and operationalizing the provisions of the Plan in their respective areas. We\'ll also rely on you to respond to emergency and priority situations by anticipating problems, making decisions, and deploying appropriate financial and human resources.

As can be expected of a managerial role like this, you\'ll lead, manage, motivate and train unit staff, supervising day-to-day operations, from scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, to developing and administering the annual Unit budget and controlling expenditures, ensuring effective teamwork and high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and promoting continuous learning and innovation. These tasks will call for your superior interpersonal, problem-solving, organizing and conflict resolution skills and experience in managing day-to-day labour relations matters.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Among the strengths you bring to the role of Manager Emergency Management, will be the following key qualifications:

• Post-secondary education and experience in a discipline pertinent to the job function, or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• Considerable experience in developing and overseeing large, complex organizational programs, including emergency management programs in a major public or private sector organization.
• Considerable supervisory experience managing, leading and coaching staff, including familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Considerable experience in emergency management including: operational responses; plan development; design and implementation of exercises and training; hazard identification and risk assessment; critical infrastructure; public education; business continuity management; emergency social services; incident management system; emergency operations centre operations; special events; community engagement; nuclear planning; etc.
• Must have access to a vehicle, and hold a valid Ontario Class "G" driver\'s license.

Through this background, you\'ve acquired considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and strategies associated with emergency preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery, and the ability to provide work direction in a multi-agency, diverse workplace under considerable pressure for deliverables. With your demonstrated progressive leadership/management experience in a relevant field (private or public sector), in a large, complex, multiple stakeholder organization, you can also handle day-to-day labour relation issues, and perform hiring and performance evaluation functions.

The ability to travel to the emergency center at all hours of the day or night is essential in order to reach the emergency site(s) on a rotating standby (on-call) basis.

Given the scope of this mandate, you\'ll be familiar with applicable provincial legislation, including the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan, demonstrate knowledge of municipal obligations in ensuring compliance with respective legislation, and be able to travel to the Emergency Operations Centre at any time of the day or night. Incident Command System training, Business Continuity Planning certification and/or a Certified Emergency Manager designation will be considered assets.

A skilled communicator, verbally and in writing, you can interact effectively and professionally at all levels of an organization, including elected officials, and with external stakeholders, and prepare and deliver comprehensive reports/presentations to senior staff and Committees on request, and have the problem-solving ability and flexibility to change strategies, objectives and tactics in response to changing priorities.

Above all, you have a passion for the Toronto public service, with a focus on contributing to City building objectives, and the promotion of equity, inclusion and diversity, and a desire to affect positive change for the City.

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