Emergency Management Specialist, Project Manager

**Job Summary**
This position is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of emergency and continuity management solutions for QM’s clients, and for providing consultative services and strategic project planning/ support to QM’s EM operations within Canada.

**Duties**

**Emergency and Continuity Management Solutions**
- Develop, maintain and continuously improve enterprise and industry emergency management standards, guidelines and programs
- Develop Infection Control, Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Pandemic Response Plans
- Facilitate and lead tabletop and full-scale exercises
- Evaluate regulatory requirements and standard methodologies relating to emergency preparedness, response, management and provide mentorship to business units and functions
- Evaluate and provide feedback and support on existing or proposed emergency preparedness plans, response plans and procedures
- Perform technical writing functions that includes editing plans and reports, and writing at the appropriate level for the target audience
- Develop cost estimates for plans, exercises and additional services

**Operations Support**
- Assist all business areas in the development, review and implementation of their business area specific to Emergency Management
- Improve client capability with respect to emergency preparedness by developing effective educational programs and providing input into related QM training programs
- Provide and support to the development of emergency management training and exercises; prepare timely reports to accurately reflect the outcome of exercises and findings to drive continuous improvement for our clients

**Project Management**
- Partake in client invoicing and project closeouts
- Assist in managing a budget for EM services
- Communicate, follow and reinforce all QM policies, procedures and practices; actively participate in the continuous improvement for all of QM’s policies, procedures, practices and services

**Health & Safety**
- Read, understand, and follow Corporate Health and Safety Program, Policy and Procedures; ensures health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities.

**Qualifications**

**Education**
- Graduate Diploma preferably in disaster and emergency management or equivalent is preferred
- Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300 level training; instructor level preferred
- Demonstration of continued professional development a strong asset

**Experience**
- You are a proven leader and facilitator, with experience developing and implementing emergency response and continuity management plans including response/ capability requirements, and exercise design and coordination
- Three plus years of related knowledge and experience working in various emergency management roles with a deep understanding of emergency planning and response concepts
- Previous experience in emergency response roles and activities in industrial, marine, transportation and oil and gas industries is an asset

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
- Knowledge of Canadian emergency management standards and best practices and industry regulations locally, provincially, nationally and internationally
- Well-developed written and oral communications skills with high level experience in representation, negotiation, training, coaching and mentoring
- Demonstrated ability to engage collaboratively and effectively with internal and external teams, clients and other associated stakeholders
- Excellent group presentation skills
- Adept at strategic thinking, looking for solutions outside the box
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent computer skills are essential (including database and website software). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

**Work Environment**
- This position is a scheduled Monday to Friday to be based out of any of QM’s offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario, with flexibility to work-from-home as necessary
- Periodic travel to client locations through Canada
- May be required to respond without notice to support major incidents/events or provide afterhours technical emergency support

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Regulatory knowledge tied to ERAPs and dangerous goods: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- ICS 100, 200, 300 level training; instructor level preferred (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON L7L 6M9