COORDINATOR EMERGENCY PLANNING PH

Job ID: 47638

Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section: Public Health, Operation and Business Services

Work Location: Toronto Public Health Headquarters, 277 Victoria Street

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Salary: $102,155.00 - $135,815.00

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 17-JUN-2024 to 05-JUL-2024

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains components of the Toronto Public Health Emergency Plan and assigned emergency support functions, business continuity plans, risk specific plans and other supporting documents, taking into consideration current developments within the programs, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government
• Facilitates the promotion and implementation of a formalized business continuity plan by operational areas through consistency in philosophical, policy and practical approaches across the division
• Develops an annual risk management work plan, responds strategically to emerging business specific legislative, regulatory and policy changes by assessing the risk impacts on TPH processes and/or practices
• Ensures proper and consistent internal risk controls, system standards and policies and practices are maintained and that requirements are met
• Coordinates assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork, communication practices and quality of work
• Participates on local, provincial and federal emergency planning committees/workgroups and maintains links with other key stakeholders in emergency planning, response and recovery activities
• Plan and delivers training to Toronto Public Health staff to ensure that they are prepared to respond to emergencies. Maintains a current database of training sessions attended by Toronto Public Health staff
• Participates with Toronto’s Office of Emergency Management to both develop and facilitate training for emergency responders, managers, supervisors and staff who may be called upon to assist and support the City in its response to an emergency, including city-wide emergency exercises
• Develops materials and content for the Emergency Planning and Preparedness internet and intranet sites as communication vehicles to educate staff on emergency preparedness measures
• Identifies and develops business cases on logistical elements that are necessary for effective emergency response
• Prepares reports for Toronto Public Health and the Board of Health
• Conducts debriefings on major health events, drills and exercises and evaluates the response against the emergency plan
• Ensures work is undertaken in a manner that complies with and supports City compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), other relevant codes and regulations and City policies. The above reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principle functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent in the job.

Key Qualifications:

1. Recognized university degree preferably in Emergency Management, Environmental Health, or Nursing or the appropriate combination of skills and relevant experience in the field of risk management.
2. Extensive experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of risk management and/or business continuity methodologies and strategies.
3. Considerable experience in emergency planning; developing, implementing and evaluating emergency planning and preparedness programs.
4. Possession of a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
5. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
6. Familiar with all relevant legislation (Municipal/Provincial/Federal) relating to emergency management and with Ontario Statutes, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Municipal Freedom of Information, and Personal Health Information and Privacy Act.
7. Ability to establish, coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners including other levels of government, public and community agencies.
8. Ability to lead and implement change.
9. Ability to develop and deliver staff training.
10. Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work individually or in a multidisciplinary environment and meet deadlines.
11. Effective written and oral communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills.
12. Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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