010 - Supervisor, Emergency Management

About the role:

Under the general supervision of the RRP Subject Specialist Lead, Environment & Climate Change, the Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a strong team player to assist and lead the development of an Ontario wide emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery program.  This is a full-time position with preference for candidates to be based in Northern Ontario.

This position would be responsible for the development of procedures and protocols for an emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery program, aimed at providing support and a coordinated response to communities and citizens before, during, and after emergencies such wildfire, flooding and extreme weather. This position will be required to work closely with a variety of MNO Branches and staff, as well as regional and community leaders to ensure the coordinated development and delivery of programming

What you will be doing:

• Development of strategic emergency management plan, which would include reactive and proactive plans in response to community emergencies.
• Liaise with province, municipalities, and other regulators on their preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery programs and advocate for community supports.
• Work on the development of an MNO-wide emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and preparedness program.
• Participate in and support the delivery of emergency preparedness and response trainings
• Develop and set strategic emergency management goals and objectives in coordination with the RRP Team and Senior Leadership.
• Manage operational and fiscal activities of programs, including developing and implementing project work plans and budgets.
• Support drafting of proposals to secure funding for programmatic needs.
• Prepare reports and/or briefing notes which may include monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on program delivery.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with Métis citizens, communities, and organizations ensuring emergency preparedness policies and procedures are culturally safe, respectful, and appropriate.
• Other duties/responsibilities as determined by MNO leadership and/or Subject Specialist Lead- Environment & Climate Change

Qualifications:

• Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
• Knowledge of Métis culture, Indigenous governance systems and issues facing Métis or Indigenous peoples in Canada
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues in emergency management
• A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment
• Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project coordination skills, including the design and implementation of project work-plans
• Demonstrated time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and assess changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve independently
• Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
• Post-secondary education and/or training in a relative field
• 3-5 years of experience in development of emergency management plans and/or emergency service delivery
• Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
• Previous experience dealing with confidential information
• Previous experience working with an Indigenous government

Assets

• Bilingualism in English/French or Indigenous language
• ISC 100, 200 training
• Volunteer management experience
• Community engagement experience