Specialist Health Emergency Management

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Emergency Management Specialists serve as a provincial resource by providing expertise in the development, coordination, and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA. This ensures emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained, and exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM-related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices/standards for EHM policies and procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.

Requirements

• 3 years experience developing & managing emergency management programs
• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in a complex environment
• Degree or diploma in Emergency & Disaster Management, Incident Command Systems
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• EOC or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards

Nice To Haves

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA.
• Ensure emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained and exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards.
• Advise on and ensure best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives.
• Develop HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA.
• Advise on best practices / standards for EHM policies and procedures.
• Contribute to exceptional communication activity.
• Liaise with all levels of government.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree