Preparedness Program Manager

PM4 Planning Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Infrastructure

Emergency Measures Organization, Emergency Management

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37273

Salary(s):   PM4 $72,967.00 - $92,939.00 per year

Closing Date:   March 21, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

A 12 month eligibility list may be created from this competition for similar regular, term and full-time or part-time positions

Reporting to the Director of Preparedness and Response, the Preparedness Program Manager is responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) Preparedness Program. These responsibilities include oversight of emergency management program regulations and policies, support to and evaluation of local authority emergency management programs and plans, review of departmental emergency plans, maintaining the Manitoba Emergency Plan (MEP), and delivering emergency management training.  

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks
• Ability to travel throughout Manitoba, Canada and internationally (accommodations and transportation provided) and to work alone and in remote locations on occasion. 
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment for extended hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver's licence.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post secondary education in emergency management or public administration or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience in emergency management (i.e. emergency or disaster response, operational planning and coordination, emergency operations centres, recovery planning).
• Knowledge of emergency management theory and the Incident Command System.
• Experience in managing and leading staff with the ability to influence and motivate.  
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with individuals at all levels.  
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures. 
• Problem solving skills with the ability to conduct analysis and develop solutions for complex issues.
• Verbal communication skills with experience in facilitating, presenting meetings and briefings to a wide variety of audiences including internal and external stakeholders. 
• Written communication skills with experience preparing original analytical documents including research reports, discussion papers, briefing notes and policies. 
• Political acumen and the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive information in an appropriate manner. 
• Organizational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast paced, change driven environment. 

Duties:
The Preparedness Program Manager is accountable for maintaining the MEP and its components. The position is also responsible for evaluating municipal and department emergency management programs and to measure and report on emergency preparedness of communities across Manitoba.  The position oversees emergency management training for government and municipal staff. The position leads the analysis and development of emergency management program doctrine, policies, and activities and coordinates development and execution of emergengency preparedness public education and awareness.  The position is accountable for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and after action reports and for the provincial exercise program. The manager will be tasked as Duty Manager on a rotational basis to oversee the EMO Duty Officer and will perform a variety or leadership roles in the Manitoba Emergency Coordination Centre or on deployed incident management teams during emergencies and disasters.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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