Coordinator - Emergency Management - Jobs in Manitoba

Job Description

Title: Coordinator, Emergency Management (EM)Employee Working Location: Office/In-person (Thompson, MB, Northern MB)Employment status: Permanent full timeSalary band: $43,334 - $54,167/yearThe Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada #39;s Best Employers 2022 - is seeking a coordinator- Emergency Management (EM) to join our 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 implement and coordinate Red Cross emergency management programs and response priorities in the assigned geographical area with the mandate to provide assistance to people affected by disasters. This position establishes and maintains strong relationships at regional and local levels. During active response, the Coordinator, EM, will assume the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Lead role.In this role, you will:

• Act as Emergency Response Team Lead (ERT) providing coordination for the day-to-day delivery of emergency social services on site (coaching, feedback to responders and volunteers)
• Report regularly on-site activities and issues according to technical standards;
• Elaborate and regularly reviews the site safety and contingency plans, responsible for the health and safety of employees, volunteers, and clients
• Coordinate implementation and monitor the operations site capacity/needs according to the changing context (material, financial and human resources)
• Maintain communications with the local (national, community) authorities and stakeholders; represents the CRC with media and other organizations, as required
• Evaluate the delivery of services to people affected by the disaster and the efficiency of the volunteers after a response
• Participate, make recommendations and coordinate preparedness strategies and initiatives to strengthen community capacity ( training and community preparedness education)
• Participate in 24/7 response capacity and coordination of supplies (priority locations, seasonal and response shifts) maintain inventory make recommendations and requests.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum three (3) years of job-related work experience, including managing disaster response, working with volunteers, some community engagement and government relationship development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including presentation skills
• Proven experience in fostering and maintaining positive external and internal partnerships and relationships
• Proven human resources and volunteer management skills
• Demonstrated skills in program planning and budgeting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current First Aid Certification, or willingness to take training
• Valid provincial driver #39;s licence and satisfactory driver #39;s abstract
• Fluency in Cree, Ojibway or a second language, an asset

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed in a remote setting, as required
• Travel throughout the assigned geography will be required with occasional overnight travel
• May be required to work non-traditional hours, be on call and respond to emergency/disaster-related requests
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, extended health, dental, life insurance, paid vacation.
• 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).
• At this time , the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those 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.#regularoperations