Lead Emergency Management Advisor - Saint John Area (New Brunswick)

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Lead Emergency Management Advisor (LEMA) to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a strategic, logical, detail-oriented, and agile individual to join our team as a Lead Emergency Management Advisor (LEMA). As a member of the Horizon Emergency Management Team, the Lead Emergency Management Advisor (LEMA) is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing a comprehensive program to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies that may affect the delivery of health care within Horizon Health Network.

The LEMA reports to the Regional Director, Emergency Management (Chief Emergency Management Officer) for Horizon.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers. This position comes with a competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer-paid contributions into our government pension plan, and a remote work policy.

Who you are

You have worked in Emergency Management and Business Continuity or Continuity of Operations (COOP), ideally in a healthcare setting for a minimum of five (5) years. You have good operational knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological / Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNe) preparedness and response in a healthcare setting, Incident Management, and a minimum of Incident Command System 200, leadership role or participation in a multidisciplinary Emergency Coordination Center with Senior and / or Executive Leaders. You have demonstrated excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communications skills, advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Requires on-call and possible return to work to respond to emergencies. Able to attend meetings / events and travel throughout Horizon Health Network, as required.

A university degree in Emergency Management or an affiliated discipline; an equivalent combination of formal training and experience may be considered.

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation or attainment of designation within 3 years of hire. For candidates with an equivalent combination of formal training and experience: Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) designation or attainment of designation within 3 years of hire.

Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP) designation or attainment of designation within 3 years of hire.

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.

What you will do

• Ensure emergency and business continuity or continuity of operations (COOP) plans are developed, implemented, maintained, and tested to meet current regulations and Accreditation standards (HSO 9002).
• Maintain operational readiness for emergencies including a functional Incident Management Structure.
• Assume a lead role in managing complex emergencies, activating and managing Emergency Coordination Centers as required.
• Following activation of Emergency or Continuity plans, conduct After-Action Reviews.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate relevant training and emergency exercises for staff, physicians, and volunteers.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to Senior Leadership and the organization on current Emergency Management practices.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts online applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing, and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources, and the requesting manager electronically, and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.