Advisor, Health Emergency Management

at  PHSA

ADVISOR, HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

HEMBC LM West
Vancouver, BC
Ensure our health services are optimally prepared for emergencies, so we can provide health services even when disaster strikes. Emergencies and disasters are an increasing threat to the well-being of British Columbians. Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) Advisors work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to prepare for and respond to these threats.

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or a related field, supplemented with three (3) years’ recent related experience in a large, complex, multi-site organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and provincial/national standards on health emergency management and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• A current BC driver’s license and ability to travel within the Health Authority and the province

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

WHAT WE DO

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

• Help diverse health staff plan for emergencies
• Support the delivery of health emergency management exercises to test plans, identify gaps in process or response and continuously support opportunities for improvement
• Work with the Manager and Coordinators to resolve health emergency management operational issues and support best practice
• Develop and/or maintain health emergency management manuals and related documentation by reviewing annually to ensure that all support tools reflect current practice and process
• Act as a liaison and advisor on health emergency management preparedness with the Health Authority and with external parties such as municipal agencies and other emergency management stakeholders by actively participating and collaborating in regional meetings to ensure integrated emergency management processes and response
• Provide after hours on-call service for the Health Emergency Management portfolio for the Health Authority by responding to emergency events and providing a liaison role within an activated Emergency Operation Centre that supports communication with external partners and agencies
• Assist in budget preparation by making recommendations regarding emergency management requirements and priorities and by preparing supporting documentation
• Your ability to solve problems and innovate will be in demand, and your lifelong commitment to learning will help us learn from disasters across the globe.