Team Lead

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit lifetime pension

Group health, dental, life and long‑/短

Vacation and leave options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, through Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), coordinates provincial emergency management activities across ministries and jurisdictions. The role leads Centre operations, directs response efforts, and contributes to planning, training, and public education on emergencies.

The successful candidate will oversee complex projects, adapt to irregular hours during incidents, and travel within Ontario and North America as required, ensuring effective

Qualifications

• Emergency management theories and principles (e.g. Ontario Emergency Management Framework)
• Legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines related to emergency management
• Ability to coordinate emergency response and advise on resources and capabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, direction, and expertise to EMO Provincial Emergency Operations Centre section members
• Lead roles in the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre response organisation (section Chief roles)
• Develop, implement and monitor emergency management programs and handling of emergencies
• Maintain overview of program activities, identify trends, and advise on issues of significant impact
• Lead complex, specialized projects under Program Manager
• Contribute to development of legislation, regulations, policies, plans, procedures, standards and best practices
• Prepare logs, reports, briefings, and training/public education materials for stakeholders

Skills

Emergency management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Cultural sensitivity

Technology proficiency

Driver's license

PPE compliance

Job description

Apply By:Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response

Division:

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

$1,720.66 - $2,164.29 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) is responsible for monitoring, coordinating and assisting in the development and implementation of emergency management programs across municipalities and ministries and for ensuring that those programs are coordinated in so far as possible with emergency management programs and emergency plans of the Government of Canada and its agencies. EMO fulfills this provincial coordination role by assisting provincial ministries and communities in the development and implementation of their mandatory emergency management programs, and by maintaining the overall provincial emergency management program. EMO is organized into three divisions: Operations and Response Division, which includes the Field Operations and Provincial Emergency Response Centre sections; EM Preparedness and Planning Programs Division, and the EM Strategy, Monitoring and Intelligence Division.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide leadership, coordination, direction, guidance, and expertise to EMO Provincial Emergency Operations Centre section members
• fill leadership roles in the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre response organization, including the role of section Chief (Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration)
• provide leadership and support in the development, implementation and monitoring of emergency management programs and handling of emergency management issues
• maintain an overview of program activities, identifying trends/patterns, reporting and advising Program Manager of issues of significant impact
• lead complex, specialized group projects under the leadership of Program Manager
• provide input into the development/revision of legislation, regulations, policies, plans, procedures, standards, guidelines and best practices
• research and/or prepare logs, reports, correspondence, briefing and issue notes, presentations; develop and present training and public education materials and programs to various stakeholders

Please note:

• The position requires working extended and irregular hours and/or shifts with minimal or no notice, particularly during emergencies and exercises.
• There may be requirements for travel (sometimes on short notice due to emergency situations), mainly within Ontario, but also within North America.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• The position requires that the incumbent wears a uniform and personal protective equipment, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Emergency management expertise:

• You have expert knowledge of emergency management theories, legislation and principles (i.e. the Emergency Management Framework or Doctrine for Ontario, Incident Management System, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
• You have knowledge of risks and hazards to communities, natural, technological and human caused (chemical, biological, nuclear, etc.) to identify risks, implications and to provide appropriate and timely advice.
• You have experience in coordinating the emergency management response to incidents and emergencies, and have extensive knowledge and understanding of the resources and capabilities available to support emergency management response in Ontario.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have proven communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to: convey legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines to a variety of internal/external stakeholders; record and maintain chronological records of incidents and emergencies; deliver lectures, seminars and attend meetings with stakeholders.
• You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and political acuity to facilitate issues resolution.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in critical situations and proven analytical skills to assess and provide advice in emergency situations as well as assess and evaluate proposals.
• You can identify and analyze issues and trends and recommend solutions to address operational and corporate planning needs.

Leadership skills:

• You have team leadership skills to provide supervision and guidance to staff, assess performance, identify and develop training to meet staff development needs, and ensure safe working conditions.
• You have demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and coordinate financial and human resources effectively to ensure success of operational activities.

Cultural sensitivity and understanding:

• You have an understanding of Indigenous communities in order to respond effectively to emergencies that affect these communities, as well as provide support in emergency planning.
• You have demonstrated cultural sensitivity to relate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly Indigenous stakeholders.

Technology proficiency:

• You are proficient with common office productivity software such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, email and internet applications.
• You have the ability to use audiovisual technologies and communications equipment.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, we recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

• 1 English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.