Advisor, Emergency Management (Preparedness and resilience)

Job title: Advisor, Emergency Management (Preparedness and resilience)

Job description: Title: Advisor, Emergency Management (Preparedness and resilience)

Location: Montreal

Employment status: Temporary, full-time (5 months)

Hourly rate: $35.07

An iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet, and named one of the best employers in Canada in 2022 by Forbes, the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is seeking an Advisor, Emergency Management (Preparedness and resilience) to join its Operations Management and Development team.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

The incumbent will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing various projects aimed at increasing the preparedness and resilience of the Red Cross, partner organizations, and the population, with a focus on Aboriginal communities. This position reports to the Deputy Director, Projects, Programs, and Operational Development.

Tasks and responsibilities

Responsibility 1 – Work coordination

• Work with the Emergency Management Program staff to develop the program and associated documentation, in compliance with its different mandates.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support the employees and volunteers under their direct supervision, if needed.
• Lead team meetings with personnel and participate in meetings to coordinate operations, if needed.
• Represent the CRC’s Quebec team with internal and external partners.
• Represent the Quebec team on national working groups.
• When necessary, act as interim for other advisors or managers within the department.

Responsibility 2 – Preparedness and resilience

• Plan and implement projects to improve disaster preparedness and resilience of populations, organizations, municipalities, and indigenous communities.
• Develop, write, and update the documentation and tools needed to carry out projects.
• Develop and oversee disaster preparedness and resilience partnerships.
• Advise and support the Program’s management in developing documents or analytics to achieve the department’s objectives for team preparedness and resilience.
• Lead working committees, workshops, and meetings with internal and external partners and the public.
• Advise partners who wish to develop resilience-building initiatives.
• Apply, maintain, and implement emergency management standards and procedures.
• Produce various expert, analysis, and statistical reports.
• Support the personnel responsible for leading and coaching volunteer teams.

Responsibility 3 — Emergency response

• Work with Emergency Management team members to develop and implement plans to be ready to respond to emergencies.
• Implement and regularly update the various components of the Red Cross assistance program to meet the needs of people targeted by the program adequately.
• Liaise with other assistance stakeholders to maximize needs coverage
• Ensure that services are delivered in compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Participate to major or large-scale disaster responses in Canada, as required.
• Be on-call when scheduled, as required.
• Participate to operational debriefings.
• Support the implementation of recovery programs, particularly those aimed at increasing the resilience and readiness of Aboriginal individuals, organizations, and communities.

We’re looking for:

• A university degree. Any relevant combination of training and experience may be considered appropriate.
• At least three years of relevant and recognized experience in project management and coordination.
• Experience working with partners from diverse backgrounds, especially Aboriginal communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Experience in civil protection is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a volunteer setting is an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract are required.
• Applied knowledge in emergency preparedness, particularly in community preparedness and resilience.
• Excellent knowledge of and practical experience with computer tools, particularly the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it to various groups of people.
• Ability to work within a team and in collaboration with partners.

Working conditions:

• This position is unionized, temporary and full-time (35 hours per week).
• This role is based in Montreal, Québec.
• Much of the work will be performed in a home office or office environment.
• Travel within the province and across Canada may be part of the job duties
• The incumbent might be required to respond in disaster areas, in difficult and unstable conditions (environmental, physical, social, etc.) and in uncomfortable conditions (noise, odors, smoke, humidity, vulnerable beneficiaries).
• The incumbent might be required to lift up to 20 kg of relief supplies during preparedness activities and responses.
• Possibility of working during non-traditional hours (i.e., evenings and weekends) and working long hours in a demanding context.
• You may be required to be on call as scheduled.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

This position is open until filled, however qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualified applicants who apply after the selection process has started, may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Company: Canadian Red Cross

Expected salary: $35.07 per hour

Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:54:44 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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