Security and Emergency Measures Manager

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Network’s Chief Risk Officer, the incumbent acts as a resource person for regional emergency management activities, guided by legislation, current standards and best practices. The incumbent ensures the integration of emergency measures practices and processes in collaboration with the manager, the other emergency measures advisors and the various organizations and partners concerned. They are a member of the Network’s on-call emergency measures team.

In collaboration with other sectors, the incumbent organizes and participates in meetings aimed at reducing or eliminating identified risks that impact patients, employees, the public or the Network.

In addition, in collaboration with the Regional Security Advisor, the incumbent acts as a local contact and resource for security services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (health, administration, etc.) A combination of training and relevant experience may be considered;
• IAHSS security certification or equivalent training and experience;
• Emergency measures certification or equivalent training and experience;
• Three years of progressive experience in a relevant field, preferably in the health or civil security security;
• Experience responding to emergency situations;
• Experience managing security services, preferably in a hospital setting;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite computer tools, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and comfortable using information technologies;
• Practical mind, critical thinking, analytical skills, and ability to synthesize information;
• Ability to mobilize staff and partners to meet goals (leadership);
• Good ability to cope with stress in emergency situations and to work for extended periods of time;
• Have the knowledge and skills to work with organizational emergency and security systems such as surveillance cameras, access cards, key management systems, call-back systems, etc.;
• Ability to ensure one's own development and that of others;
• Good understanding of adult education principles and ability to put them into practice;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  
  
• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.