Manager, Emergency Preparedness

Southlake Health; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking a Manager, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to lead the development of emergency plans and enhance organizational resilience. The ideal candidate will have experience in change management and a strong commitment to patient safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced change agent with a track record of leading organizational resilience initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain Southlake’s Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Plan.
• Lead recovery efforts when required.
• Coordinate education, training, and organizational activities for safety.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation Canada standards and best practices.
• Collaborate to identify and mitigate risk and strengthen resilience.

Job description

Overview

For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built health communities through leading‑edge care. While many things have changed over the years, Southlake’s unwavering pride for people, place, and performance has stood the test of time. The Southlake Health Family of 6,000 medical professionals, staff, volunteers, and students work together to deliver leading edge care, close to home – every day. We deliver care that extends beyond our walls, reaching every community we serve, driven by heartfelt dedication to the health and wellness of patients and communities because everyone deserves the best care and the best experience.

Southlake Health is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as Manager, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. Reporting to the Director, Support Services, this role plays a pivotal part in advancing risk management and patient safety across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain Southlake’s Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Plan, ensuring readiness to respond to high‑risk situations and emergencies.
• Lead recovery efforts when required.
• Coordinate education, training, and organizational activities to foster a culture of safety and preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation Canada standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with leaders, staff, and external partners to identify and mitigate risk, strengthen organizational resilience, and lead emergency preparedness priorities in support of Accreditation.

Qualifications

• Experienced change agent with a track record of leading organizational resilience initiatives.

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