Strategic Lead, Business Continuity & Emergency Response

Hydroone; Toronto, Barrie, Kingston; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One is seeking a Senior Emergency Management professional to lead business continuity planning and emergency response efforts across Ontario. You will develop plans, coordinate between departments and external agencies, and ensure regulatory compliance during crises.

The role requires strong risk assessment skills, experience with drills, and excellent communication. Ontario location, with possible GTA, Barrie, Scarborough and Kingston postings, and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of emergency preparedness & business continuity management, hazard vulnerability and risk assessment.
• Knowledge and experience with municipal governments, provincial emergency management and federal ministries.
• Experience with regulatory and market rule requirements for Power System Reliability related to emergency preparedness and response.
• Proven ability to develop contingency plans and conduct emergency drills and exercises.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement business continuity strategies to minimize disruption.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans to address various crises and ensure safety and continuity of operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Organize training sessions and drills to ensure preparedness.
• Support incident management during emergencies and coordinate response efforts.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Business continuity

Risk assessment

Incident management

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree with emergency management specialization

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Hydro One is seeking a Senior Emergency Management professional to lead business continuity planning and emergency response efforts across Ontario. You will develop plans, coordinate between departments and external agencies, and ensure regulatory compliance during crises.

The role requires strong risk assessment skills, experience with drills, and excellent communication. Ontario location, with possible GTA, Barrie, Scarborough and Kingston postings, and a competitive salary range.