Emergency Management Specialist

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 5 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $96,924.00 - $109,829.00 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Strategies and Partnerships - Location Strategies&Partnerships Branch - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** This position is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of a comprehensive Emergency Management and/or Business Continuity Program throughout the Department. The job is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating training and exercises as well as any incident response in accordance with the standards, protocols, and applicable statutory/regulatory requirements. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Collaborates/works with stakeholders and follows the corporate strategic leadership, planning and direction related to this function. - Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Department’s business continuity and resumption plans with management staff in all Branches. - Supports and advises on the implementation of the Department’s business continuity and resumption plans and the development and maintenance of the strike contingency plans in the event of an emergency or labour dispute, or in response to direction given by the Commissioner and/or designate to meet other needs. - Develops, maintains, leads and coordinates the implementation of the Branch’s business continuity and resumption plans and strike contingency plans, with specific operational policies and procedures, in the event of an emergency or labour dispute, or in response to direction given by the Manager to meet other needs. - Leads activities and processes, working with multi-stakeholder groups (internal and external) to gather data, stakeholder input and leading practices in the development, implementation, and communication of plans. - Liaises with and proactively develops relationships with stakeholders including government/non-governmental agencies, to facilitate the delivery of services; represents program area on a variety of committees and working groups. - Assists in maintaining a state of readiness for the department and/or branch, by identifying the requirements, planning, development, implementation including regular updating of the plan, staff orientation and testing exercises. - Researches, analyzes, and evaluates trends; identifies and implements best practices and approaches; develops, implements, and evaluates program. - Leads and manages special projects as assigned, including projects responding to Regional goals, or Department and Branch requirements. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Su