Advisor, Health Emergency Management

5 months ago


Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

**Advisor, Health Emergency Management**

HEMBC LM West

Vancouver, BC

**Ensure our health services are optimally prepared for emergencies, so we can provide health services even when disaster strikes. **Emergencies and disasters are an increasing threat to the well-being of British Columbians. Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) Advisors work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to prepare for and respond to these threats.

**What you’ll do**
- Help diverse health staff plan for emergencies
- Support the delivery of health emergency management exercises to test plans, identify gaps in process or response and continuously support opportunities for improvement
- Work with the Manager and Coordinators to resolve health emergency management operational issues and support best practice
- Develop and/or maintain health emergency management manuals and related documentation by reviewing annually to ensure that all support tools reflect current practice and process
- Act as a liaison and advisor on health emergency management preparedness with the Health Authority and with external parties such as municipal agencies and other emergency management stakeholders by actively participating and collaborating in regional meetings to ensure integrated emergency management processes and response
- Provide after hours on-call service for the Health Emergency Management portfolio for the Health Authority by responding to emergency events and providing a liaison role within an activated Emergency Operation Centre that supports communication with external partners and agencies
- Assist in budget preparation by making recommendations regarding emergency management requirements and priorities and by preparing supporting documentation
- Your ability to solve problems and innovate will be in demand, and your lifelong commitment to learning will help us learn from disasters across the globe.

**What you bring**

**Qualifications**:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or a related field, supplemented with three (3) years’ recent related experience in a large, complex, multi-site organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Working knowledge of applicable legislation and provincial/national standards on health emergency management and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
- A current BC driver’s license and ability to travel within the Health Authority and the province

Skills & Knowledge
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**:Regular, Full-Time

**Location**:1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9

**Closing date**:Applications accepted until position is filled

**Hours of Work**:0830-1600 (Monday to Friday)

**Requisition # **164382E

**As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.**

**What we do**

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The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dar



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