Job Description
The County of Peterborough is currently hiring for a Deputy Chief of Community Programs and Emergency Management. Applications will be accepted until July 12, 2024 at 12:00pm (noon). Those interested should apply by providing resume and cover letter prior to the application deadline.
Important Information:
- All employees are required to be double vaccinated.
- Candidates extended invitations for interviews will be contacted via email, please ensure to monitor the email address used to create your application on a regular basis.
Join our Dynamic Team!
Are you ready to make a difference in the heart of emergency response? We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic leader with a passion for community paramedicine and emergency response to be our next Deputy Chief of Community Programs and Emergency Management.
What You'll do:
- Programming and Project Management: Develop programs and strategies to meet various program objectives and needs in collaboration with allied agencies.
- Emergency Management: Maintain the County's Emergency Plan and the Business Continuity Planning for the organization, including conducting hazard, risk, and vulnerability studies.
- Leadership and Coordination: Provide leadership and guidance to supervisory personnel regarding day-to-day operations of community programs, policies and procedures, labour relations, and interpretation of the Collective Agreement.
- Budgetary Management & Reporting: Coordinate the completion of and maintain documentation required as a part of funding agreements and or performance standards with allied agencies.
Why Join Us?
Our Peterborough County-City Paramedic Division is committed to the County's core values:
- Respect: We vale and respect each other's contributions, opinions, and differences.
- Responsible: We take ownership of our actions and decisions, ensuring accountability and reliability in everything we do.
- Teamwork: We collaborate closely to achieve common goals, leveraging each other's strengths and expertise.
- Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical behaviours in all aspects of our work.
- Customer-Centric: We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our community, prioritizing their needs and satisfaction.
This job is for you if.....
- You have a proven ability to manage teams, stakeholders and community engagement projects with a track record of achieving tangible improvements in community health.
- You have excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
- You have a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience in the EMS system, with at least two (2) years at a middle or senior management level.
- A Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CMEC) certification is considered an asset.
What's in it for you?
- $120,924 - $142,263 annually (effective October 1, 2023).
- A rewarding career serving the Peterborough County-City communities.
- Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
- Health and dental benefits, along with long-term and short-term disability benefits, and life insurance.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A focus on employee wellness.
- Growth and professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative team environment.
- A great location that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.
Posting Details:
- Application Deadline:July 12, 2024at 12:00pm (noon)
- Estimated Start Date: September 2024
- Position Status:Full-time Permanent
- Position Group:Non-Union
- Openings:1
- Hours per Week:40
- Competition #:NUG-24-22
Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!
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If you require this information in an accessible format, pleasecontact the People Services Departmentathrinfo@ptbocounty.caor 705-743-0380.