Emergency Management Program Specialist

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Emergency Services

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**Job Summary**:
Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Emergency Management Program Manager the Emergency Management Program Specialist is responsible for an assigned portfolio to assist with development, implementation, maintenance and review of a comprehensive Emergency Management Program for the Region of Niagara.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Emergency Management, or other related studies.

**Knowledge**:

- Minimum 3 years of emergency management experience
- Experience in a two tier municipal environment is considered an asset
- Knowledge of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Ontario Regulation 380/04 and the CSA Z-1600 Standard, government (municipal, regional and provincial), processes and emergency services.
- Provincial certifications including Incident Management System (IMS 100, IMS 200)
- Knowledge of, emergency exercise design, planning and procedures, public education, and emergency information and crisis communications practices.
- Certification in Business Continuity Planning is preferred.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Working within an assigned portfolio, the Specialist is responsible for:_**:
**_ Assists with the development, implements and evaluates a comprehensive Emergency Management Program in compliance with the provisions of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 380, ensuring readiness of both primary and back up emergency operation centres (EOC). _**_50%_**:

- Ensures the regional government and its emergency operations facilities are in a continuous state of readiness in the event of a regional/municipal emergency through ongoing planning, training, exercise, testing, and awareness initiatives.
- Supports the 12 local municipal Emergency Management Programs, including the sharing of tools, best practices, training and exercises.
- Monitors and assesses emerging trends, issues, information sharing activities and makes recommendations on modifications and/or opportunities.
- Coordinates and delivers the training and exercising for EOC personnel.
- Coordinates the development, implementation and maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan.
- Serves as the Regional Community Emergency Management Coordinator as required.

**_ Executes and monitors corporate emergency/crisis prevention, policies, and procedures, in relation to key areas of emergency management, including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery._**_10%_**:

- Develops emergency/crisis management policies, systems, processes, activities, guidelines and corporate initiative

**_ Builds and sustains a network of partnerships, including Regional internal partners, Niagara municipalities, Provincial government, international (Cross Border) Private sector, and Volunteer stakeholders. _**_20%_**:

- Coordinates linkages with the local municipalities, critic

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