Manager - Emergency Preparedness

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Truro, NS

1d•CA$104,501 - CA$128,018•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Provincial Director of Emergency Preparedness, the Manager, Emergency Preparedness, is accountable for developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating the Nova Scotia Health Emergency Preparedness Program. This role will engage leaders, physicians and staff to foster participation in a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. As a member of the Nova Scotia Health Emergency Preparedness team, the Manager, Emergency Preparedness is accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of the following functions within their assigned portfolio: Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, Duty Officer/Management On-Call system, Incident Management System, Risk Assessment/Training/ Awareness, Business Continuity, and Pandemic Planning. This role is currently being filled to support operational needs for the Northern Zone and will have the opportunity to support broader provincial initiatives.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in relevant area or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Continuing education in emergency planning, preparedness and response programs
Five (5) to seven (7) years of related leadership experience, with a minimum of three years of progressive management responsibility
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM); commitment to complete the designation within a specified time from the hire date
Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation and decision-skills
Knowledge of health care organizations and the health sector
Experience as a strategic advisor and operational leader within a complex organization, enabling change
Experience with planning, developing and conducting risk assessments related to all hazards
Experience with planning, developing, directing, implementing, testing and evaluating the emergency response plans with the Zone
Experience with planning, developing, coordinating and delivering emergency preparedness education and awareness programs
Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with others
High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
Sound knowledge of information systems and financial management
Travel to other sites is required, and must have access to a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating the Nova Scotia Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
Engaging leaders, physicians and staff to foster participation in a comprehensive emergency preparedness program.
Development, implementation and evaluation of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program.
Development, implementation and evaluation of the Duty Officer/Management On-Call system.
Development, implementation and evaluation of the Incident Management System.
Development, implementation and evaluation of Risk Assessment/Training/ Awareness.
Development, implementation and evaluation of Business Continuity.
Development, implementation and evaluation of Pandemic Planning.