Manager, Emergency Management

Durham College; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham College is seeking a Manager of Emergency Management to lead emergency planning and response efforts at the college. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in emergency management, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Responsibilities include developing the emergency management framework, coordinating training activities, and overseeing the Campus Emergency Response Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in planning and policy role.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of Emergency Management principles consistent with municipal/provincial/federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the College emergency management plan.
• Coordinate departmental response plans and training activities.
• Oversee the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) and provide guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

4-year undergraduate degree in Emergency Management or related field

Master's degree in Emergency Management or related field (asset)

Tools

Alertus systems

Job description

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.

DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Durham College seeks a proven leader to lead its team of dynamic professionals in the Office of Campus Safety. Reporting to the Director, Campus Safety, the Manager of Emergency Management will be responsible for the overall planning and development of the College emergency management and recovery framework, in keeping with industry standards that advance prevention, mitigation, response and recovery elements of emergency management. Within this context, the position, in close coordination with College committee structures, is responsible for the development and implementation of the College emergency management plan and supporting infrastructure as well as the coordination of supporting departmental response plans.

The incumbent provides guidance and input in College departments and process related to the development of prevention and mitigation measures and actively contributes to business continuity planning processes. The position plays an active role with the Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT), the emergency operations centre (EOC), and the Emergency Mass Communication Tool (EMCT) with respect to response to campus emergencies.

In addition, the Manager, Emergency Management plans, develops, and implements training, awareness and exercise activities at all levels within the College community to continually improve corporate, student and staff preparedness.

The Manager, Emergency Management is responsible for the oversight and operation of the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT). The incumbent will develop procedures and documentation in support of the CERT framework. The manager will provide guidance for a team of volunteers, and support ongoing training and development for the CERT team.

Please note, this position services both Durham College and Ontario Tech University.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A minimum of a 4-year undergraduate degree in Emergency Management or a related field; a Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of 5-years of related experience in a planning and policy role with similar organizational scope, previous specialized service in emergency response / emergency management, and experience managing complex objectives with multi-disciplinary components. Additional certifications or training in business continuity planning, risk management, emergency planning, emergency preparedness and / or first responder would be considered assets to this role.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming.
• The ideal candidate will understand Emergency Management principles consistent with municipal, provincial and federal standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills, the incumbent shall possess demonstrated tact, diplomacy and the ability to work effectively in crisis situations. Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills, and a proven ability to work well with clients and colleagues are essential.
• Experience with Alertus systems is an asset. Experience in the education sector is also considered an asset. Experience in emergency medical services is an asset.
• The incumbent is required to work on campus with on-call availability required.