This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 full-time term position working 75 hours bi-weekly until March 31, 2028. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Health Safety & Emergency Management unit (within Corporate Services) leads the Department of Health and Social Services in 5 key areas: Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Occupational Health & Safety, Health Emergency Management and Emergency Support Services. Health and Social Services has 5 divisions that are supported by this position – Continuing Care, Community & Primary Care, Corporate Services, Social Services, and Innovation Quality and Performance.
Your role
Health Emergency Management involves building a resilient health system that can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of emergency events.
Reporting to and receiving direction from the Manager, Health Safety and Emergency Management, the Health Emergency Management Planner is responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity plans; the development, planning, organization, facilitation and/or delivery of emergency preparedness education and training programs in emergency management as well as assisting in the review of emergency management plans and support of health and social emergency management programs.
This position will take part in a Duty roster (be on standby) and will be required to be available 24/7 on a rotating basis.
We are committed to working with our internal partners, First Nations, local municipalities, the Federal Government, and our contractors to support Yukoners.
- For more information on this job, please contact Jacqueline Mills, Manager at 867-332-0996 or Jacqueline.Mills@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Taylor Barr, HR Consultant at 867-332-5380 or Taylor.Barr@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
- Post-secondary education in public health, business continuity, emergency management, or a related field.
- Incident Command System Training (ICS 100)
- Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating emergency management, business continuity, or related operational plans.
- Experience managing projects and coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
- Experience developing and delivering training, exercises, or capacity-building initiatives.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear and practical materials.
- Understanding and application of business continuity principles
- Broad level of understanding of Emergency Management in a health context
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- Yukon Class 5 Driver’s licence
- WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)
- Incident Command System Training I-200 (within 6 months of hire)
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs
- Must be willing to travel within the territory with limited notice
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