Disaster Response Coordinator

7 days ago


Québec, Quebec, Canada Canadian Red Cross Full time

Job Summary:

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Emergency Management Coordinator. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for coordinating disaster risk reduction and readiness activities, as well as supporting emergency preparedness and awareness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to workforce planning assessments by identifying local operational needs, gaps, and promotions within the volunteer workforce.
  • Support volunteer sourcing initiatives to achieve set targets as part of defined recruitment strategies and tactics.
  • Ensure completion of local and program-specific onboarding and orientation activities with volunteers.
  • Implement and lead programmatic volunteer engagement through regular communication, activities, and informal recognition.
  • Coordinate disaster risk reduction and readiness activities in an all-hazards approach with particular emphasis on relevant risks.
  • Participate in the development and preparation of program objectives and work plans as required.
  • Ensure that Red Cross supplies and assets are inventoried, maintained, tracked, and deployed as per the logistics plan.
  • Coordinate and support emergency preparedness and awareness activities within the assigned area.
  • Supervise and contribute to the development and support the implementation of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) in accordance with program standards.
  • Support or lead the set up and operation of responses in community, based on request from EM leadership.
  • Play a key role during local, provincial, and national disaster and emergency responses as required.

Requirements:

  • University degree or community college diploma in one or more of the following disciplines: volunteer management, project management, community development, emergency management, planning, and evaluation, or a related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience at a community-based program level.
  • Volunteer leadership/management skills.
  • Previous experience working with volunteers is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or connection to the community in the area of responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience in development of plans and exercises.
  • Experience and training in media relations and public speaking.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time, strong time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid Standard/Emergency First Aid Certification or willingness to complete training.
  • Valid Provincial Class 5 driver's license.

Working Conditions:

  • May be required to work non-tradition hours, be on call, and respond to emergency/disaster-related requests.
  • Work-related travel is a regular requirement of the job, including into remote communities during all seasons.


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