Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Corporate Security Officer

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Please note that there are two (2) streams in this process:
Stream 1: Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (PM-04)
Stream 2: Corporate Security Officer (AS-04)

You must clearly identify which stream(s) you are applying for in your application. The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

*VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline 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. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.*

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff two positions indeterminately in Toronto (Ontario):
1 - Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
1 - Corporate Security Officer

The results of this advertisement may also be used to fill similar positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Stream 1 & Stream 2 - Education (ED):
ED1: A post-secondary school diploma or *an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

(*At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above).

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 - Experience (EX):
Definitions:
**Recent and significant is determined by the depth and breadth of experience, typically defined as a minimum of two years in the last five years.
*** Emergency Management Program is defined as the prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies and includes emergency planning, training, exercises, response and awareness related to managing emergency situations.

Stream 1
Recent and Significant** experience in supporting the delivery or development of emergency management programs*** or related projects and making recommendations on delivery aspects of these programs or projects to management.

Stream 1
EX2: Experience in the development or review of emergency or incident response plans.

Stream 1
EX 3: Experience in supporting or participating in response activities related to emergencies or incidents.

Stream 1
EX4: Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients.

Stream 2 - Experience (EX):
Definitions:
* Recent and significant experience is determined by the depth and breadth of experience typically defined as a minimum of two (2) years over the last five (5) years.
** Corporate Security activities include tasks carried out to protect a business' employees, physical property and/or information systems, related to a departmental security program.

Stream 2
EX1: Recent and significant* experience in planning, coordinating and implementing Corporate Security activities**.

Stream 2
EX2: Recent and significant* experience providing recommendations or guidance on Corporate Security related matters to clients.

Stream 2
EX 3: Experience in developing or reviewing Business Continuity Plans.

Stream 2
EX4: Experience in coordinating and delivering training or awareness activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 & Stream 2 - Competencies (C):
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking things through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action oriented.

Stream 1 & Stream 2 - Abilities (A):
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset Qualifications:
Stream 1 - Education/Training (AED):
AED1: Successful completion of post-secondary degree from a recognized educational institution in a relevant field of study.

Stream 1
AED2: Completion of emergency management related training courses (for example, Emergency Operations Centre training, business continuity planning, etc.) or a certificate in emergency management.

Stream 1
AED3: Successful completion of advanced Incident Command System (ICS) training including I-300, I-400 and/or any ICS position-specific training.

Stream 2 - Education/Training (AED)
AED1: Successful completion of post-secondary degree from a recognized educational institution in a relevant field of study.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 - Experience (AEX):
AEX1: Experience in coordinating, delivery or evaluation of emergency management training or emergency exercises.

Stream 1
AEX2: Experience working within an Emergency Coordination Centre or Emergency Operations Centre or at an Incident Command Post.

Stream 2 - Experience (AEX)
AEX1: Experience conducting site security sweeps, surveys, inspections or audits.

Stream 2
AEX2: Experience conducting Threat and Risk Assessments or security evaluations.

Stream 2
AEX3: Experience in project management.

Stream 1 & Stream 2 - Organizational Need:
Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying as a member in one of the designated groups for employment equity (visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and women).

Stream 1 & Stream 2 - Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally including to remote locations by various modes of transport.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular work hours on short notice.
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario G driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Stream 1 & Stream 2 - Conditions of Employment:
Required to possess and maintain a secret security clearance.
Required to possess and maintain a valid Ontario G driver’s license.
Required to travel on short notice for extended periods regionally and domestically using all modes of transportation.
Required to work overtime and irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.