Coordinator- Emergency Management - Jobs in Truro, NS

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Title: Emergency Management CoordinatorLocation: Home-based, Truro, NSEmployment status: Full-time, permanentSalary band: from $41,053 to $51,316, annuallyThe Canadian Red Cross (CRC), an iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet, is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to join our Emergency Management team.You have a passion for helping others, and want to work with other dedicated individuals By applying, you are taking a big first step to be part of an exciting organization.At the Canadian Red Cross, 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 to apply, particularly Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.We are looking for an Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) to support the Truro region. During response operations, the EM Coordinator will plan, organize, and supervise the CRC teams and services to support affected household and community responses. During major responses, the EMC will participate as required in business continuity or in the response to support the response. The EMC will work to enhance the volunteer experience, taking responsibility to building a relationship with volunteers throughout the volunteer cycle, including between responses.In this role, you will:

• Act as an ERT providing coordination for the day-to-day delivery of emergency social services on site.
• Report regularly onsite activities and issues according to technical standards.
• Coordinate implementation and monitor the operations site capacity and needs according to the changing context.
• Maintain communications with local authorities and stakeholders; represent the CRC with media and other organizations.
• 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.
• Participate in 24/7 response capacity and coordination of supplies (priority locations, seasonal and response shifts), maintain inventory, make recommendations and requests.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations and local emergency services, city, and communities.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum qualifications for this job include completion of a post-secondary diploma in a relevant field.
• Minimum three 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. Fluency in Cree, Ojibway or a second language, an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience in fostering and maintaining positive external and internal partnerships and relationships.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning and budgeting.
• Valid Standard or Emergency First Aid Certification or willingness to complete training.
• Valid provincial driver’s licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Working conditions:

• Outside of responses, work will be performed from home.
• 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 and disaster-related requests.
• In times of response, may be called upon to fill roles within the emergency response structure, and may require deployment away from home for periods of several weeks, a local or virtual assignment and/or business continuity activities.
• 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.
• 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.#RegularOperationsQuick Apply

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