Senior Emergency Planner

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

EDI commitment

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) invites applications for a Senior Emergency Planner to advance its emergency management corporate program. Reporting to the Director, you will support policies, processes, training and exercises while aligning with business continuity, fire safety and enterprise risk management.

You will work with internal and external partners to enable effective delivery, advise on contingency planning, and act as an on-call coordinator during major incidents, enhancing

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Emergency Management or equivalent.
• Progressive emergency management experience in a multi-stakeholder setting.
• Knowledge of CSA Z1600 and relevant acts.
• Experience building programs, policies, plans and exercises.
• Experience managing incidents in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management & business continuity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Proficient with presentations, databases and spreadsheets.
• Certifications such as CEM/ABCP/CBCI are assets.
• Transit Emergency Management experience is an asset.
• IMS 300 or equivalent experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and improvement of emergency management programs.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners to promote readiness and resilience.
• Advise stakeholders on emergency management matters and plans.
• Develop contingency plans for events and incidents.
• Represent TTC in major incidents and emergencies.
• Provide governance support and administrative assistance as needed.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Office software

Project planning

Regulatory knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Health & safety understanding

Emergency management tools

Education

Post-secondary diploma or university degree in Emergency Management

Several years of emergency management experience

CSA Z1600 knowledge & related acts

Experience developing emergency programs & exercises

Managing incidents in dynamic environments

Enterprise risk management & business continuity knowledge

Strong communication & stakeholder skills

Project management capability

Proficiency with presentations, databases & spreadsheets

Certifications such as CEM/ABCP/CBCI (asset)

Transit Emergency Management experience (asset)

IMS 300 or equivalent experience (asset)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Requisition ID 13525-Posted 08/11/2026-Safety And Environment (20000013)-Emergency Management & Fire Safety (30000020)-Job Opportunity

Requisition ID: 13525
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Safety And Environment (20000013) - Emergency Management & Fire Safety (30000020)
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Temporary until April 2028
New or Existing Vacancy : New vacancy

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 20, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Emergency Management

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

Our Safety and Environment Department is seeking a Senior Emergency Planner to join their team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Director, Emergency Management and Fire Safety, the position supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the TTC’s emergency management corporate program, including policies, processes, systems, activities and training and exercise programs. The position supports integration of the emergency management program with related disciplines such as business continuity, fire safety, enterprise risk management, and health, safety and environment, to enhance overall enterprise resilience across the TTC.

The incumbent actively partners with internal and external stakeholders, emergency services, public and private sector partners, and various levels of government to enable effective and consistent delivery of the TTC’s emergency management corporate program, and to promote emergency readiness, capability and the overall profile of the program. Advises and supports internal stakeholders, in particular the assigned departments, on matters pertaining to emergency management. Supports development of contingency plans for upcoming planned events in the community that may impact the TTC, and incident response planning with stakeholders when crises arise. Serves in a key emergency management role during major incidents and emergencies, representing the TTC.

As an observing member of relevant governance forums, the incumbent provides necessary advice and administrative support to enable effective functioning.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Assess and manage corporate risk
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
• Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
• Apply analytical skills
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in Emergency Management or related field, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Several years of progressive emergency management experience in a complex, multi stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge of standards such as CSA Z1600 and relevant legislation (e.g., Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act).
• Experience developing emergency management programs, policies, plans, and exercises.
• Experience supporting or managing critical incidents in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management, business continuity, and health, safety & environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
• Project management capability and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with presentations, databases, spreadsheets, and digital emergency management tools.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) International Association of Emergency Managers, Associate Business Continuity
• Professional (ABCP) DRII or Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) are an asset.
• Experience with Transit Emergency Management programs is an asset.
• IMS 300 or experience deemed to be equivalent gained through experience or teaching emergency management courses are an asset.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at [phone] or [e-mail] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.