Disaster Response Specialist, Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (DR3)

BC Emergency Health Services

BC (Hybrid), Vancouver/Victoria Preferred

Regular, Full Time

 

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BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hiring a newly created position, Disaster Response Specialist, Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (DR3).

 

Role Summary

 

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA and BCEHS, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA and BCEHS. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

 

What you’ll do

 

The Specialist, Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (DR3) reports to the Manager or designate and provides advice and guidance to BCEHS leadership, management, and staff on emergency management for an assigned program portfolio. The Specialist works closely with BCEHS leadership, advising on emergency management matters, in alignment with legislation, and leads operations during emergency events.

 

The Specialist consults with a range of internal and external partners, including partners from the Ministry of Health (MoH), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Health Authorities (HAs), Indigenous communities, and First Nations Health Authority, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), and government representatives at municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels, to ensure appropriate integration of DR3 planning activities with similar activities across the provincial healthcare system.

 

The Specialist contributes to the development of the budget, drafts briefing notes, business cases and proposals and participates in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) such as Clinical Safety Plan (CSP), Clinical Mitigative Action Plan (CMAP), Business Continuity Plan(s) to support the strategic priorities for the assigned area of responsibility, and the regional and provincial health emergency management portfolio,

 

The Specialist develops, recommends, and implements integrated emergency management plans, leads site/sector emergency plans ensuring alignment with corporate and provincial plans and ensures alignment with legislation such as Bill 31, and established policies and procedures. Organizes exercise programs, education, training, and responses to emergencies.

 

What you bring

 

Qualifications

 

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and / or a related field such as social sciences, geography, business administration and five (5) years’ recent related experience in a large institutional or campus environment, including two (2) years’ experience managing business continuity and / or emergency management programs in a large complex multi-site environment.

 

This position requires on-call shifts as needed. Travel will be required as needed.

 

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency management and business continuity issues in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards (e.g., CSA Z1600, HSO 9002), provincial legislation (Bill 31), national and international frameworks (e.g., Emergency Management Strategy for Canada, United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, systems and response agencies related to emergency management.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills including the ability to present to a wide range of partners in a diverse community.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners.
• Ability to develop and deliver education, training, and exercise programs and / or workshops.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to exercise judgment to resolve problems / issues.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and adapt to changing program and BCEHS needs.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in adapting to and working with a variety of situations, individuals and groups and respond to changing organizational priorities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and self-development, partaking in professional development opportunities and acquiring new knowledge and skills.

 

Indigenous Cultural Safety and Diversity

• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, supported by significant knowledge of Canadian and Indigenous ideologies, including knowledge, and understanding of Indigenous cultural safety, cultural humility, Indigenous-specific racism and anti-racism.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Site Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• 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).
• 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.)

While BCEHS would consider a foundation in Indigenous cultural safety to be a strong asset for consideration, our commitment to enhancing Indigenous cultural safety includes providing all employees with access to resources and training programs in partnership with San'yas Core Health Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and Anti-Indigenous Racism Response Training. 

 

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Character: Models personal and organizational values, and communicates in an honest and transparent manner.
• Assesses & Evaluates: Measures and evaluates outcomes. Holds self and others accountable for results, and course corrects as appropriate.
• Communicates Effectively: Adjusts style based on audiences and situations, using respectful and open communication.
• Demonstrates Critical Thinking: Using a process-focused approach, identifies root causes rather than focusing on the symptoms.
• Self-Awareness: Understands the impact your attributes and emotions have on performance of self, others, and organization
• Builds Teams: Fosters environment of cooperation, support and knowledge sharing

 

What we do

 

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) provides provincial emergency medical care and patient transfer services, as a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). BCEHS brings compassionate, equitable, and professional emergency care, interfacility transfers, and community health-care services to people in communities across British Columbia. 

 

BCEHS 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.

 

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness and development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

 

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Contract

Salary Range: $ 86,398 - $124,197

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan.
Location: BC (Hybrid), Vancouver/Victoria Preferred 

Closing date: May 20, 2024
Requisition #164953

Contact: excludedrecruitment@bcehs.ca 

 

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.