Manager, Emergency Planning and Recovery

Manager, Emergency Planning and Recovery

USask's Safety Resources is seeking a Manager, Emergency Planning and Recovery to lead and administer emergency response and management programming. In addition to emergency management and preparedness and standard Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) operations such as safety management system implementation, occupational hygiene, construction and trades safety, and contractor safety, we provide the opportunity for involvement with unique technical programs in laboratory safety, safety programming for veterinary and health sciences, research safety programming, and environmental and hazardous waste management.

There are many benefits offered with this role, including:

Health/Dental/Vision: comprehensive and employer paid benefits including flexible spending benefit and sick leave.
Veterinary Discount: discounted veterinary services performed at the Veterinary Medical Centre, including pet food, lab fees, and prescription drugs.
Growth and Development: opportunity to participate in unique areas of OHS across a university campus of 35 000+ people and multiple additional operating locations.
Flexible and Balanced Work Environment: opportunity to adapt work location and schedule to enhance your work-life balance; highly regarded vacation and personal time allowance including additional days of USask Christmas closure.

Primary Purpose:The Manager, Emergency Planning and Response leads the planning for, and management of, emergency situations to implement effective emergency and business continuity planning and the safety of people, infrastructure, and environment. The Manager, Emergency Planning and Recovery will work closely with USask's Protective Services to plan, develop, and execute integrated emergency response programs and actions.

Nature of Work:The Manager, Emergency Planning and Recovery will lead the campus community in development and execution of emergency response plans, develop a business continuity program related to emergency disruptions, participate in institutional emergency management responses, implement emergency response plan training, drills, and tabletops, continually improve the emergency response and emergency management program, address issues and concerns, respond to technical queries, promote best practices in lockdown and emergencies, and works with stakeholders to meet applicable legislative requirements.

The Manager, Emergency Planning and Recovery periodically works in potentially hazardous environments, responds to and assists with emergency situations, and will align with our values and commitments to an all-hazards approach including:

• Safeguarding life. The university is committed to the preservation of life, the health and safety of first responders, reduce suffering, and protecting public health and safety.
• Emergency Management. The university uses the four, interdependent components of emergency management to support continuous improvement of policies and procedures and to maintain a safe environment for work and study. The components are:
• Protection and Restoration. The university has the objective to protect its critical infrastructure and property, to protect the environment, to reduce social/economic losses, to protect university reputation, and to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
• Risk Based. The university uses a risk-based approach to emergency management and establishes processes and controls to identify and mitigate risk to an acceptable level.

Accountabilities:Develops, implements, and manages emergency response and management policy, plans, procedures, and postings while ensuring collaboration with numerous areas, including senior leadership, with consideration of operational diversity and that legislative requirements are met.

Develops and implements a business continuity management system that will allow USask to continue and/or resume operations in the event of business disruption

Leads the planning process of major events and public health emergencies and integrates and cooperate with the activities and persons of organizations involved in the University emergency planning and emergencies.

Provides technical expertise, communications, as well as accurate and timely advice to the university community in support of emergent situations

Trains and educates emergency response and emergency management personnel and the university community.

Collaborates with USask Protective Services, public safety officials, and government agencies to publicly communicate and institutionally respond appropriately during an emergency.

Ensures planning and solutions retain Indigenous and EDI priorities, commitments, actions and outcomes.

Supports actions against discriminatory or racist behavior in our university; contributing to the dismantling of institutional structures, policies and processes that contribute to inequalities faced by marginalized groups.

Education:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (i.e. Business Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration).
• Professional training on emergency
• Supplementary education in Incident Command Systems (minimum ICS 300), emergency, safety, or risk management related courses, and/or participation in relevant national emergency preparedness programs or provincial disaster programs would be an asset.

We appreciate that non-traditional career paths may have developed a candidate's competency, and alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses: Not included in posting

Experience: Five to seven years of experience in emergency management and response, disaster planning, and/or public administration.

Skills:

• Knowledge of emergency management tools and software.
• Successfully manage stressful situations and events.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Experience with various collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, IT tools, media asset management and similar ones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the Institution, including with senior management.
• Ability to handle changing priorities, deal with ambiguity and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to take on-time decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of issues, including cultural, socioeconomic, and other factors affecting Indigenous Peoples and an awareness that Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority at the university.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders in an organizational setting is an asset.

Department: Safety Resources
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: Exempt
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $91,180.00 - 152,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 4
Posted Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: 12/9/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Yes
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mtis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mtis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.