Director, Disability Management Services and Implementation

The Divisional Director of Emergency Disaster Services manages and coordinates The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) program within a geographic region and supports THQ EDS with the Humanitarian Workforce Project.

Prevention/Mitigation/Preparedness Planning
Plans, organizes, and directs the TSA EDS preparedness planning within the division
Participates in developing strategic response and recovery plans when called upon by the TSA Divisional EDS Policy Group
Assists and supports local MUs in implementation of an EDS program at the local level
Assists and supports local MUs in developing and maintaining relationships with local external response agencies and volunteers
Assists local MUs in developing preparedness plans for business continuity in the event of an emergency
Develops and implements full cycle training program for division
Conducts assessments (or consult existing research) of risk factors and develop plans accordingly. These plans typically detail approaches to risk prevention, emergency response and public education.

Participates in assessing and resolving operational issues and policies when called upon by the TSA Divisional EDS Policy Group
Assists and supports local MUs with emergency response as requested
Liaises with Policy Group, Assistant Territorial Director of EDS, and other divisional EDS leadership as required during ongoing response or recovery effort
Establishes training requirements for response/recovery roles in accordance with territorial standards
Establishes relationships with the stakeholders affected by identified risks, including the government, private industry, local residents and other public safety agencies (ex. police and fire).
Assists and supports local MUs in volunteer recruitment
Plans, manages, and participates in training within the division
Develops annual regional EDS training plan
Maintains up-to-date volunteer records including skills and training

Administrative/Financial
In consultation with relevant stakeholders, develops and maintains regional EDS documentation including policies, procedures, and standard forms
Conducts annual operational audits of local MU EDS programs to ensure stewardship of capital resources and adherence to EDS delivery standards and legal regulations
Prepares and submits reports and statistics as required to management and donors
Develops, monitors and controls annual regional EDS operating budget
Ensures TSA EDS practices and service delivery are consistent with policies and mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda
Ensures effective service delivery consistent with provincial/territorial emergency social services (ESS) and EDS mandates of The Salvation Army as negotiated with governments, both municipal and provincial, within defined contractual, budgetary, legal and other requirements.
Takes responsibility for own ongoing professional development to remain current with emerging trends within the Emergency Management field

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Member of Divisional Policy Group (when not directly engaged in response)
Liaises with community resources and partners to encourage community involvement in emergency response
With respect to emergency management, represents The Salvation Army at the provincial/territorial level and participates in meetings and committees as required
With respect to emergency management, represents The Salvation Army at the municipal level in locations with no local Salvation Army presence

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:
May oversee officers, staff and/or volunteers during EDS deployments
This position relates to divisional emergency disaster services leadership from other divisions and THQ, EDS trainers and territorial communications secretariat personnel.
Accountable to Assistant Territorial Director of EDS as it relates to Humanitarian Workforce Project

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
Responsible for Humanitarian Workforce deployment budget and reporting for division
Management, safekeeping, effective usage and/ distribution of materials
Responsible for management of Community Response Units (CRU's) in division
Limited input into new policy development

Work is typically in a home office environment.
The ability to function independently, and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines including participating in, resolving, and effectively managing emergency/crisis situations is an ongoing expectation.
Flexibility as participation in response, meetings, conferences, and other events may involve long workdays and/or evening/weekend work.
During a disaster incident, this position may be deployed to support on-site disaster relief operations. This may include operating in "hardship conditions" where basic amenities, such as power and water, may not be readily available. Completion of formal post-secondary/college/University program of three academic years in disaster and emergency management or a related field
An undergraduate or master's degree will be considered as an asset.
Successful completion of key National Disaster Training Program courses (Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services, Foundations of Emotional & Spiritual Care, Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations, Incident Command System, Train the Trainer) or ability to complete within 6 months.
Diploma or certificate in disaster and emergency management is an asset.

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively more responsible senior management experience preferably in a field relevant to disaster and emergency management programs.
Minimum of two (2) years' frontline experience in emergency planning and preparedness or other experience in frontline work with survivors of emergency or disaster situations.
Demonstrated in-depth working knowledge of applicable programs and services, legislation, and policies as well as issues in provincial emergency response
Working knowledge of all Salvation Army emergency social services primary services programs, EDS programs and Salvation Army Social Service programs is an asset.
Strong organization and administrative skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint.

Position: Full Time (35 hrs/week)

00 per hour commensurate with education and experience

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