Manager - Health, Safety and Emergency Management

Job Summary And Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full‑time position working 75 hours bi‑weekly. It will establish a 3‑month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon. Who We Are The Health Safety & Emergency Management unit (within Corporate Services) leads the Department of Health and Social Services in 5 key areas: Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Occupational Health & Safety, and Emergency Support Services. Health and Social Services has 5 divisions that are supported by this position – Continuing Care, Community & Primary Care, Corporate Services, Social Services, and Innovation Quality and Performance. Who We Are Looking For The Manager, Health, Safety and Emergency Management reports to the Director, Corporate Capital Planning and Risk Management and manages the Department’s Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) and the emergency management system, by developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating plans, policies and strategies that will improve the department’s capacity to respond effectively to health and social emergencies, and occupational health and safety requirements. The manager is responsible for Emergency Support Services for the Yukon. This position is a key and critical member in delivering comprehensive HSS Emergency Management in partnership with other Yukon Government program areas, Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Yukon Hospital Corporation, Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Municipal Governments, First Nation Governments, and other emergency management organizations. For more information on this job, please contact Dale Cheeseman, A/Director – Capital Planning and Risk Management at For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Monishia Thompson, HR Consultant at Your Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non‑financial benefits. Government of Yukon’s many benefits. Your career, your home, your lifestyle We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer. Check Out Yukon Life Working at Yukon government Essential Qualifications Important application and job requirements Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Completion of Post‑secondary education in emergency management and/or business continuity planning. Completion of Incident Command System training (minimum level 200, or above). Supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized work environment. Experience planning, organizing and delivering emergency management, business continuity, occupational health and safety program activities and services, including the development of policies and procedures. Experience presenting to and facilitating discussions with diverse stakeholder groups, including leading committees or meetings, and developing/maintaining effective stakeholder relationships. Recent experience managing an organization’s response to an emergency. Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”. Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability If selected for an interview, candidates will also be assessed using the Yukon government’s Core Competency Framework, including: Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility. Developing People. Influencing Others. Thinking Strategically. Taking Action and Achieving Results. Leading Change and Innovation. Demonstrating Client Focus. Promoting Common Values and Ethics. It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”. Conditions of employment You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted. Incident Command System Training (200 minimum). RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector. Enhanced Screening with PHAC and Health Canada Secret Clearance level. Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver's Licence. Job Requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Able to work evenings and weekends and on‑call, as required. Occasional travel within and out of territory. Learn more For help on creating your E‑recruitment profile, email E‑ or phone 867‑667‑9453. Eligibility List 3 months #J-18808-Ljbffr