Health Emergency Planner and Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Health Emergency Planner and Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The Health Emergency Planner and Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator (HEP-OHS Coordinator) reports to the Director, Territorial Health Services, and provides territorial leadership in health emergency services planning and workplace safety for the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). The HEP-OHS Coordinator supports the health and social services (HSS) system readiness, response and recovery as a subject matter expert to ensure effective coordination that promotes, protects and provides for the health and well‑being of the people of the Northwest Territories.

The role is accountable for ensuring that the DHSS is prepared to respond to health emergencies and pandemics, and that it meets legislative requirements for occupational health and safety.

The incumbent works independently while managing multiple, concurrent priority projects of varying complexity that can involve one or all HSSAs, Office of the Chief Public Health Officer and other GNWT departments. The HEP‑OHS Coordinator completes many tasks by leading teams and consulting with stakeholders. Using project teams, the incumbent identifies priorities, develops short and long‑term plans for identified projects, and coordinates and / or reviews project work assigned to the members.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that appropriate plans, systems, policies and processes are in place to meet territorial and federal legislation and requirements for emergency planning, response and recovery.
• Conduct planning, monitoring, implementation and / or refinement of territorial wide health emergency management (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery) and pandemic planning activities to ensure the services meet national standards and are delivered in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure that health emergency management (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery) becomes part of the DHSS's day‑to‑day decision‑making process through education, training exercises, evaluations, policies and procedures.
• During emergencies, manage 24 / 7 co‑ordination of the HSS System response in accordance with the NWT Emergency Plan, the Health and Social Services Emergency Management Plan and / or the NWT Pandemic Preparedness Plan.
• Provide management and oversight for the delivery of the Department's OH&S Program as the DHSS Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Coordinator.
• Support the division, directorate and / or the Minister through investigating and / or addressing issues, developing correspondence, writing briefing notes, developing submissions or position papers
• A Master's degree in Emergency Management and / or a Health Profession AND one (1) year of experience within a health care environment INCLUDING one (1) year of experience relating to emergency preparedness skills (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery).

Additional Mandatory Requirements (must be clearly indicated on your resume)

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health / dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only :

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note : If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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