Manager, Emergency Planning

Position Information

Position Title: Manager, Emergency Planning

Posting Number: 02383SA

Grade or Pay Level: A - Pay Band 11

Salary Range: Salary Band 11 (Min: $92,139, Control Point: $122,852, Max: $135,137). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

Position Type: Administration - Regular

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: 12/02/2024

Work Arrangements: Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The work may involve situations requiring response outside of the normal work day timeframe, and the manager is required to be on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in case of emergency. Travel between various Douglas College locations will be required.

The Role: The Manager, Emergency Planning is accountable for managing the overall planning and administration of the Emergency Management program at Douglas College. Responsibilities include planning for emergency scenarios, preparedness, risk management, response, recovery and business continuity to ensure employee, student, contractor and visitor safety. The manager leads the integration of the College into a disaster resilient community through compliance with legislation, maintaining community partnerships and leveraging new developments in related technology.

Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation, assessment and continuous improvement of the strategic and operational policies, plans and procedures for all aspects of the College’s emergency management and business continuity programs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide collaborative leadership, direction, expertise and advice to College employees regarding their respective roles in crisis and emergency planning and response.
• Coordinate the College’s emergency activities with external emergency response services as well as with federal, provincial and municipal authorities.
• Keep current with changes to applicable legislation and emerging issues/trends in emergency planning concepts.
• Work closely with other departmental managers to ensure coordinated and effective emergency plans and goals.
• Manage the Emergency Response Supply program at all campuses.
• Implement the Douglas College Emergency Operations Centre(s) (EOC).
• Coordinate response teams and management of the College’s EOC in the event of a crisis, major emergency or disaster.
• Maintain the operations and testing of the College emergency notification systems.
• Conduct training sessions, orientations and presentations to familiarize employees and students with the College Emergency Management Program.
• Develop and maintain a College Emergency Response Team program.
• Oversee, support and maintain the College Fire Safety Program.
• Participate in professional organizations and represent the Department and the College on internal and external committees.
• Act on behalf of the Director, Safety, Security & Risk Management as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in a related area of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years demonstrated experience in leading business continuity and emergency planning experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of business continuity, risk assessment and emergency planning.
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Training experience and current knowledge of issues, regulations and best practices in the areas of business continuity and emergency management.
• Progressive supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized, public sector environment.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), and DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) designation preferred.

Equity Statement: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment.

Open Date: 09/26/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled