Emergency Preparedness Consultant - Emergency Preparedness

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Mira Road, NS

1d•CA$39 - CA$49•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Reporting to the Zone Manager, Emergency Preparedness, and working with the zone and Nova Scotia Health teams, the Emergency Preparedness Consultant is responsible for coordinating activities within the designated zone related to emergency planning and response. The Consultant will also be responsible for coordinating activities within the zone related to education & training, emergency exercising, emergency planning, response (including the support of an Incident Management Team) and continuity planning. The Consultant works under the authority of the manager and is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of all components of a comprehensive and provincially integrated emergency preparedness program. The Consultant will also work with the Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections Network (ERIN) on outbreak and pandemic planning. The Consultant is committed to achieving the best outcomes in healthcare and service delivery, safe care, and continuous improvement to meet or exceed all accreditation and legislative requirements.

Requirements

University Degree in Emergency/Disaster Management or an Advanced Diploma in Emergency Management with a demonstrated relevant combination of continuing education, training and progressive leadership experience.
Three (3) years recent and related experience in the following areas: Working in an Emergency Management program, Development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans, procedures, protocols, guidelines, Working in a Business Continuity Program, Development and implementation of Business Continuity Plans/Continuity of Operations Plans, procedures, protocols, guidelines, Delivering training and education to adults, Emergency Exercise Program e.g., Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) through FEMA, Working in intergovernmental relationships and strategic partnerships.
Successful candidate must live in Cape Breton, preferably the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM); if not, a commitment to complete the designation within a specified time is required.
Education and experience related to Business Continuity Planning or Continuity of Operations Program.
Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning through continuing education in risk and emergency management, continuity planning, project and change management and response programs.
Ability to lead with confidence, patience and integrity when interacting with professional leadership teams during emergencies.
Highly effective written and verbal communication, collaboration and coordination skills.
Ability to work positively in stressful situations.
Good project management skills.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to deal with conflicting demands and interruptions.
Knowledge in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office products, internet and electronic mail.
Experience engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participatory manner.
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Emergency/Disaster Management or relevant field would be an asset.
Professional certification in BCP/COOP will be considered an asset.
Healthcare or Public Health emergency management experience an asset.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating activities within the designated zone related to emergency planning and response.
Coordinating activities within the zone related to education & training, emergency exercising, emergency planning, response (including the support of an Incident Management Team) and continuity planning.
Participating in the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of all components of a comprehensive and provincially integrated emergency preparedness program.
Working with the Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections Network (ERIN) on outbreak and pandemic planning.
Achieving the best outcomes in healthcare and service delivery, safe care, and continuous improvement to meet or exceed all accreditation and legislative requirements.
Planning, organizing, and directing the testing of emergency response, recovery support, and business resumption procedures.