Emergency Preparedness Advisor

**Emergency Preparedness Advisor**:
Competition #

4653

Job Title

Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Department

Emergency Preparedness & Security

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

Non Union

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

No

Police Check Requirement

N/A

Site

RLHC-Non Union Non Managment

Salary Information

$80,827.50 to $95,101.50/ annum

Application Closing Date

December 6, 2023

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate emergency preparedness activities for HSN.

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Security.

**DUTIES**:

- Act as a first point-of-contact for emergency preparedness services.
- Develop, deploy, monitor, and improve new or existing emergency preparedness response plans, and business continuity plans in partnership with department leads.
- Develop and deliver emergency preparedness education programs, coordinator drills, case studies, tabletops, and disaster simulation exercises for all staff.
- Analyze and evaluate past events and responses within HSN and other organizations to adopt best practices, meet legislative requirements, and continuously improve planning.
- Work in collaboratively with the Security Advisor to identify hazards and mitigate risk as it relates to emergency preparedness.
- Work collaboratively with the Building Services team as it relates to critical infrastructure, physical plants, and the process to implement strategies to minimize risk.
- Participate with the Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Security in specialized project management work and investigations.
- Participate on community committees, disaster exercises, advisor panels, and other response plan teams.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**EDUCATION AND TRAINING**
- Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science, Disaster and Emergency Management, or in a health-related field, from an accredited university.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a Disaster and Emergency Preparedness department, preferably in a health care environment.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency preparedness activities and legislation, workplace hazards, Infection Control principles, and community emergency preparedness.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the design of emergency plans and delivery of adult education programs and training materials.
- Demonstrated superior attention to detail, time management, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build partnerships with external stakeholders, including community and government agencies.
- Demonstrated excellent presentation and Public Relations (PR) skills.
- Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and patient information systems.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
- Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

**PERSONAL SUITABILITY**:

- Demonstrated ability to share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement and staff involvement.
- Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
- Ability to travel between local sites.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.