- Professional
- Bureau à Oshawa
Manager, Emergency Management
COMPETITION NO. AD25-07
Band 12: $111,288 - $139,110
AboutDurham College:
DurhamCollege (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students todevelop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus onexperiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, appliedresearch, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known forhaving the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changingworkforce.
Aleader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide rangeof market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinarymanagement, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades,science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services,media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – includingsix honours bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate inprofessional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent thecollege, both locally and around the world.
Aforward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation andsustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as aTop 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times.
DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Durham College seeks a proven leader to lead itsteam of dynamic professionals in the Office of Campus Safety. Reporting to theDirector, Campus Safety, the Manager of Emergency Management will beresponsible for the overall planning and development of the College emergencymanagement and recovery framework, in keeping with industry standards thatadvance prevention, mitigation, response and recovery elements of emergencymanagement. Within this context, the position, in close coordination withCollege committee structures, is responsible for the development andimplementation of the College emergency management plan and supportinginfrastructure as well as the coordination of supporting departmental responseplans.
The incumbent provides guidance and input inCollege departments and process related to the development of prevention andmitigation measures and actively contributes to business continuity planningprocesses. The position plays an active role with the Emergency ManagementResponse Team (EMRT), the emergency operations centre (EOC), and the EmergencyMass Communication Tool (EMCT) with respect to response to campus emergencies.
In addition, the Manager, Emergency Managementplans, develops, and implements training, awareness and exercise activities atall levels within the College community to continually improve corporate,student and staff preparedness.
The Manager, Emergency Management is responsiblefor the oversight and operation of the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT).The incumbent will develop procedures and documentation in support of the CERTframework. The manager will provide guidance for a team of volunteers, andsupport ongoing training and development for the CERT team.
Please note, this position services both DurhamCollege and Ontario Tech University.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a 4-year undergraduate degree in Emergency Management or a related field; a Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
- A minimum of 5-years of related experience in a planning and policy role with similar organizational scope, previous specialized service in emergency response/emergency management, and experience managing complex objectives with multi-disciplinary components. Additional certifications or training in business continuity planning, risk management, emergency planning, emergency preparedness and/or first responder would be considered assets to this role.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming.
- The ideal candidate will understand Emergency Management principles consistent with municipal, provincial and federal standards.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills, the incumbent shall possess demonstrated tact, diplomacy and the ability to work effectively in crisis situations. Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills, and a proven ability to work well with clients and colleagues are essential.
- Experience with Alertus® systems is an asset. Experience in the education sector is also considered an asset. Experience in emergency medical services is an asset.
- The incumbent is required to work on campus with on-call availability required.
Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 8:00 p.m. EST on August 20, 2025. Competition number AD25-07.
Contact Us T:905.721.3073 [email protected]
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON
Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
