Emergency Management Specialist
As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will be responsible for training employees for roles in the EOC and ERT and ensuring compliance with emergency management requirements. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about disaster management, risk assessment and emergency response procedures, with excellent leadership and decision-making abilities. This role is extremely dynamic in nature, and requires significant relationship building across all of ISI, as well as numerous external agencies/sources.
Responsibilities
- Plan and develop procedures and emergency management plans for response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters.
- Establish and maintain site Emergency Operations Center including training /onboarding of core members
- Plan, coordinate and conduct exercises and drills to test the effectiveness of emergency management plans and procedures
- Prepare and present reports on emergency preparedness and response activities, which include recommendations for improvement
- Work with safety and environment resources to ensure regulatory requirements are met through compliance documentation and exercises
- Inspect facilities and equipment used in emergency management operations to ensure they are working properly
- Provide direct leadership/mentorship, for Emergency Response Team (ERT) including recruitment and coordination of training for members.
- Promote and coordinate cross-agency Confined Space rescue and Working at Height Rescue Training with external responding agencies (HRFE and CFB Halifax Fire).
Qualifications
- Any combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
- Certification in Disaster and Emergency Management is an asset
- Previous Roles or experience in an Emergency Operations Center would be considered an asset
- Proven experience as an Emergency Management Specialist or similar role
- Knowledge of disaster management and emergency response procedures
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly in emergency situations
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills
About the Team
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.