Emergency Management

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time

**Date**:Mar 6, 2023

**Location**: Waterloo, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

**Department**: Campus Operations & Risk Mgmt.

**Job Type**: Continuing

**Full-time/Part-time**: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

**Campus**: Waterloo

**Reports to**:Manager, Compliance and Risk Assessment

**Employee Group**: WLUSA

**Application Deadline**:April 3**,** 2023

**Requisition ID**:5088

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

**Position Summary**

The Emergency Management & Life Safety Officer is responsible for leading and developing the University’s Emergency Response Plan, including maintaining and communicating of emergency preparedness measures and strategies. In addition, has responsibility to keep abreast of industry standards that advance prevention, mitigation, response and recovery elements of emergency management. The incumbent also provides fire/life safety advice and expertise to the Laurier community, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards and best practices.

The incumbent leads, implements and maintains the Fire/Life Safety Program. They are responsible to conduct fire/life safety audits and risk assessments, and provide advice on practices, policies, codes and standards. In addition, the incumbent reviews plans for code compliance, compiles lists of deficiencies and develops, implements and maintains fire safety plans, programs and policies for all campuses. The incumbent is also responsible for all training and education related to fire/life safety.

The incumbent leads, implements, and maintains the Emergency Management Program. This includes implementation of prevention techniques, mitigation strategies and preparedness activities. In addition, the incumbent develops and maintains Laurier’s emergency response plans and helps oversee recovery activities during and after emergencies.

The incumbent will lead the development of Event Safety Risk Management Plans for large scale events. The incumbent will support the WSIB and Risk Control Specialist with the coordination and execution of SHERM’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program, in addition to supporting the safety planning for smaller scale events.

**Accountabilities**

**Emergency Management**
- Develop and conduct risk assessments to determine and prioritize risks to Laurier.
- Develop and implement pre-emergency safety planning to ensure continuity of operations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsible to review and recommend amendments to the Emergency Management policy and Emergency Response Plans as needed.
- Participation in the Emergency Control Group (ECG) during emergency situations, as required.
- Responsible to ensure the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is in a constant state of readiness and to ensure all necessary equipment needed for its function is located within.
- Coordinate with key university stakeholders, including Special Constable Service, Facilities and Asset Management, External Affairs and Information Communication Technologies to provide technical and consultative support in all areas and activities, including fire/life safety systems, necessary to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergency incidents, crisis and/or disasters occurring at or impacting the University.
- Responsible to liaise with external stakeholders including fire departments, police departments, emergency medical services etc. to ensure continuity of operations and compatibility of response plans.
- Leads, implements, and executes emergency preparedness training awareness and exercise activities at all levels within the university community to continually improve the University’s preparedness.
- Coordinates the activities of internal working groups related to E



  • Waterloo, Canada ARS Global Emergency Management Full time

    **ARS / Global Emergency Management** is a proud leader in disaster mitigation and property restoration. With a commitment to quality and over 60 years of experience, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of insurers, agents, brokers, and most importantly, the policy holder. We serve property owners of all types with restoration services resulting from...


  • Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada Duka Property Management Inc. Full time

    Property Management company currently has an Assistant Condominium Manager (ACM) position available for a cluster of Condominium Corporations located in the Kitchener-Waterloo/ Guelph area. ACM reports to the Condominium Manager (CM) and the Board of Directors. The main responsibility of an ACM is to manage, maintain and oversee the daily operation of the...

  • Operations Manager

    1 week ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview The Operations Manager position is responsible for facilities management, data analysis and reporting, and business process improvement as it relates to operations of the Faculty of Arts. The purpose of this role is to manage facilities in support of the academic mission, including space allocation and utilization, emergency response and...


  • Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview: The Manager, Integrated Communications is part of a fast-paced team of integrated communications and marketing professionals. Under the direction of the Director, Integrated Communications, the team works closely with a wide range of campus stakeholders to develop strategic communications to advance the University of Waterloo’s reputation. This...

  • IT Portfolio Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada opentext Full time

    **OPENTEXT** OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of...


  • Waterloo, Canada ODC Tooling and Molds Full time

    _**PROJECT MANAGER - TOOLING & AUTOMOTIVE PACKAGING**_ **Responsibilities**: - Responsible for the management and success of multiple projects simultaneously (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing). Projects can consist of automated packaging/sealing machines, secondary operation special purpose machines, trim tooling, etc. - Working...


  • Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, this is a senior administrative staff position that is responsible for the management of the undergraduate office, and that provides leadership and guidance regarding Arts undergraduate operational matters more broadly. The Undergraduate Operations Manager supports the Associate Deans,...

  • Business Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview: **Term: 14 Months** The Waterloo Engineering Society is a representative body on behalf of approximately 9000 students, whose goal is to enrich the lives of the undergraduate engineering students outside of their academic commitments, as well as to provide student input to the academic directions of the faculty and University where appropriate....

  • Operations Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview: The Centre for Education in Mathematics & Computing (CEMC) is Canada’s largest and most recognized outreach organization for promoting and creating activities and materials in mathematics and computer science and is housed within the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Our mission is to increase interest, enjoyment, confidence,...

  • HR Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada Pontosense Full time

    **About Pontosense**: At Pontosense, we have a groundbreaking mission: saving lives. Our wireless sensing modules are at the forefront of this life-saving technology, the only one of its kind in the world; offering unparalleled medical-grade accuracy for crucial biometrics. Imagine a sensor that can wirelessly monitor vital signs like heart rate, breathing,...


  • Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada ServiceMaster Restore of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge Full time

    Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Estimator/Project Manager (EPM) will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project including obtaining quotes from sub - trades, budgets, final repair estimates, obtaining building permits, construction schedules and emergency management. The EPM will work with in-house technicians and external...


  • Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada The Effort Trust Company Full time

    Job description The Effort Trust Company is currently looking for experienced **Residential Property Managers** to join our team in **Hamilton, Ontario**. The managers will be responsible for all aspects of managing a portfolio of residential rental properties. One portfolio is in the **Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge** area and another portfolio is in...

  • BlackBerry QNX

    3 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Worker Sub-Type:Regular Job Description: Location: Ideally on-site, Ottawa, Waterloo. Other North American locations considered. BlackBerry® QNX® is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems. We...

  • Inside Sales

    4 days ago


    Waterloo, Canada EvolutionQ Full time

    Looking to join an exciting Cybersecurity company in the newly emerging realm of Quantum-Safe? We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. We are currently planning for rapid expansion in 2023 and in the growing area of quantum cybersecurity. If you are looking to be part of...

  • Business Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview Term: 14 Months  The Waterloo Engineering Society is a representative body on behalf of approximately 9000 students, whose goal is to enrich the lives of the undergraduate engineering students outside of their academic commitments, as well as to provide student input to the academic directions of the faculty and University where...

  • Manager, Policy

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada Definity Careers Full time

    The Governance department is a Line 1B function supporting the Personal Insurance and Claims business units’ Three Lines of Defense. Reporting to the Director, Control Validation & Compliance, the Manager, Policy & Compliance will have accountability for the design, implementation, and management of the Policy and Compliance Management Framework for our...


  • Waterloo, Canada Zehr Insurance Brokers Ltd. Full time

    **Insurance Account Manager: Waterloo Branch** - Protecting What Matters to You_ Who are we? Our vision is to provide meaningful and gratifying careers to those who outperform and exceed in our communities. We are a family-owned insurance brokerage established in 1954 with seven offices across mostly rural locations in South Western Ontario. We work with a...

  • Underwriting Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...

  • Events Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview The Events Manager is accountable for all facets of the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) events. This includes event strategy, planning and coordination, marketing and communications, logistics, administration, budgeting, and evaluation. Events include but are not limited to faculty/staff/student awards events, co-op events, donor...

  • Operations Manager

    1 week ago


    Waterloo, Canada Campus Living Centres Full time

    Career Opportunities with Campus Living Centres A great place to work. Careers At Campus Living Centres Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of the residence facility, while focusing on achieving any identified short and long-term goals. This...