ANTICIPATORY - Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer

Important messages

It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement.

Please use each screening criterion as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that criterion is met, including the length of time that you performed the function and where you obtained the qualification. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Asset qualifications may be applied at any point in the selection process, depending on the needs of the manager.

Duties

As an Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, you will support the Regional Emergency Coordinator. You will be responsible for planning, organising, updating, coordinating and collaborating on the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. In this context you will analyse and submit plans, programs, manuals, training related to integrated and joint services, that are linked to the Federal Health Portfolio Emergency Preparedness Responses.

Work environment

Our Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit, located at the Guy-Favreau Complex in downtown Montreal, is a small, dynamic team responsible for managing health emergencies. It is the primary focal point for our partners in the region. Our clientele includes federal government organisations, provincial and municipal health sector organizations, non-governmental organizations, and community groups. In periods of increased vigilance, our team relies on flexibility of schedules and must be ready to handle many requests within a short time.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates for similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent), at the Public Health Agency of Canada, Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 4,999 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in health, social or environmental sciences OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Operational work experience in public health emergency or disaster management.
Experience in planning, coordinating and managing projects involving a variety of stakeholders.
Experience in gathering, researching and evaluating information.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the legislative framework and principles of emergency preparedness and response.
Knowledge of the Canadian federal, provincial and territorial roles and responsibilities related to health emergency preparedness and response.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to interpret and apply policies and guidelines.
Ability to organize workload and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to operate in a constantly evolving environment.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations effectively.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Integrity and respect
Work effectively with others
Strategic thinking
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Stress and ambiguity tolerance

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Recognized training or professional certification in emergency management, social science or health sciences.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
Experience developing and implementing health emergency response measures.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Quebec Emergency Management legislative framework.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Valid Driver's License or personal mobility to the degree associated with possession of a valid driver's license.
Pre-Employment Medical Clearance.

NOTE: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

All candidates will be considered equally for job opportunities.
A written examination will be administered.
An interview will be administered.
Reference checks will be sought.
You must provide proof of education credentials at a later time in the process. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and application form, if applicable.
Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if applicable.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
All communication relating to this process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.