Supervisor of Emergency Management and Business Continuity

City of Cambridge Ontario; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Travel benefits

Long-term disability

AD&D & Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Cambridge seeks a senior leader to oversee Emergency Management and Business Continuity, aligning programs with legislative requirements and corporate goals. You will guide disaster readiness, resilience planning and staff development across departments.

Responsibilities include policy creation, risk assessments, budget oversight and coordinating with executive leadership to safeguard municipal services and community safety.

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency management or business continuity.
• Experience in strategic program development and policy implementation.
• Experience advising senior leadership and cross-department collaboration.
• Municipal or public sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Emergency Management and Business Continuity programs.
• Advise executive leadership on risks and resilience.
• Develop and maintain policies, frameworks, and plans.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and training programs.
• Oversee HIRA, risk assessments and budgets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Emergency management

Policy development

Cross-department collaboration

Budget management

Staff leadership

Education

University degree in Emergency Management

CEMC certificate

BCP designation

Job description

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Supervisor of Emergency Management & Business Continuity is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, implementation and performance management of the City’s Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations programs.

The Supervisor of Emergency Management & Business Continuity provides corporate leadership and direction, ensuring legislative compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, and advancing organizational resilience through effective preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation strategies as well as business continuity planning. The position is accountable for program outcomes, resource allocation, and staff leadership, while acting as a key advisor to senior leadership on risks, service continuity and emergency readiness.

What you will be doing

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the City's Emergency Management and Business Continuity programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, legislative requirements and industry best practices.
• Serve as the City's subject matter expert for Emergency Management and Business Continuity, providing professional advice, guidance and strategic recommendations to the Corporate Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Council and departmental management.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of corporate emergency management and business continuity policies, frameworks, procedures, plans and strategies to support emergency preparedness, response, recovery and organizational resilience.
• Act as an Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, municipal by-laws and corporate standards related to Emergency Management and Business Continuity.
• Oversee the development and ongoing maintenance of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), continuity risk assessments, continuity of operations plans and recovery strategies across all City departments to support the continued delivery of critical municipal services.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental and multi-agency initiatives, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, service delivery objectives and community resilience goals.
• Develop, implement and evaluate training, exercise, public education and community outreach programs that enhance organizational readiness, staff capabilities, emergency preparedness and community awareness.
• Lead the development and maintenance of corporate critical infrastructure protection and resilience initiatives, including the identification of vulnerabilities, interdependencies, risk mitigation measures and continuity strategies.
• Support the activation and coordination of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Incident Management Team (IMT) and recovery activities, providing advice and coordination during emergencies, major incidents and business disruptions.
• Conduct and oversee Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and related risk management initiatives, integrating findings into emergency management, business continuity and organizational resilience planning.
• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets for the Emergency Management and Business Continuity programs, ensuring effective stewardship of resources and alignment with program objectives.
• Prepare reports, strategic recommendations, presentations, briefing materials and correspondence for leadership, Council, external agencies and stakeholders, and represent the City on committees, working groups and regional or provincial initiatives as required.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal departments, emergency services, provincial ministries, regional partners, critical infrastructure operators, community organizations and other stakeholders to support emergency preparedness, response, recovery and resilience.
• Monitor emerging risks, trends, legislation, standards and best practices in Emergency Management, Business Continuity and organizational resilience, recommending and implementing program improvements as appropriate.
• Supervise, mentor and provide direction to assigned staff, consultants, contractors and program resources, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and service excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• University degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, or a related discipline
• Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) certificate and Business Continuity Professional (BCP) designation are an asset.

Experience and Knowledge

• 4 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency management, or business continuity
• Demonstrated experience in strategic program development, policy creation and corporate implementation
• Experience managing staff, budgets and complex corporate initiatives
• Proven experience advising senior leadership and working across multiple departments
• Municipal or public sector experience is strongly preferred

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Valid G driver's license.

Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

• The annual salary range for this non-union position is $107,360 to $130,932 (Band Level 6).
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, travel benefits; long term disability; accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). The position will require after-hours work as required.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [e-mail] to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.