Director
Job Description
Your Opportunity
Overall, the position supports and sustains Emergency / Disaster Management (E/DM) business strategies, goals and objectives in the face of disruptive events, and is founded on a thorough understanding of the internal, external and risk management contexts the health system operates within. Using professional judgement and experience, the Director, Emergency /Disaster Management works both independently, and in a team environment with minimal direction. The position considers initiatives aimed at achieving long term goals. The Director is a subject matter expert in emergency/disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery and aims to position the health services for response to unplanned events while sustaining critical business operations. Common duties and responsibilities include the supervision, mentoring and management of a small team of professionals; creating and maintaining relationships with clients, partners, and Leadership, establishing service priorities and developing goals and initiatives for implementation; assessing, analyzing and reporting to leadership on status of E/DM deliverables, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, standards and established business processes. There are 2 positions available.
Description
The position works both independently and in a team environment with minimal direction to:
- Provide leadership and expertise in the area of emergency/disaster planning, preparedness, response (including continuity of business) and recovery.
- Act as the contact and liaison with multiple external agencies in areas related to emergency/disaster management.
- Liaise with internal and external partners.
- Identify risks, mitigation strategies and planning needs for emergency events and the interruption of critical infrastructure.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support business continuity and contingency planning that will enable the continuity of operations.
- Prepare, prioritize and complete training sessions in a timely manner.
Outcomes and Results: Demonstrates ‘due diligence’ and minimizes risks relative to its ability to respond to an emergency/disaster and/or the loss of critical infrastructure. Meet legislated responsibilities and accreditation standards. Plans reflect a partnership with municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. E/DM is recognized by internal and external partners for its expertise and leadership in emergency/disaster management and business continuity.
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