Description
The Territorial Manager of EDS Training and Planning manages and coordinates the National Disaster Training Program (NDTP) and assists local ministry units and divisions with developing and testing emergency response plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training
- Coordinates and develops The Salvation Army’s Territorial disaster training including, but not limited to the National Disaster Training Program.
- Identifies, selects and trains instructors and teachers for Salvation Army disaster training courses.
- Develops, implements, and communicates disaster training resources/tools throughout the Canada & Bermuda Territory as well as researching, selecting, and developing training courses for the Territorial, Divisional, and local levels as requested.
- Revises and adds curriculum for Emergency Disaster Services throughout the Canada & Bermuda Territory.
- Manages the consistency and creation of training tools across the Canada & Bermuda Territory for the National Disaster Training Program for basic, intermediate, and advanced disaster workers.
- Participates in and leads TSA activities for national disaster response special events, table top exercises, and mock disasters.
Database management
- Responsible for management of the emergency disaster services database.
- Establishes and updates a disaster-training calendar via the territorial website that is inclusive of internal and external training opportunities, including formal classes and conferences.
- Oversees the certification, tracking, and recording of training provided at the territorial, regional, divisional, or local levels.
- Ensures that all training classes are appropriately documented and that participants who complete the training are appropriately recognized.
Emergency planning
- Assists local Salvation Army ministry units and divisions with emergency planning activities, including:
- Writing and implementation of emergency plans for facilities.
- Training officers, employees and volunteers on best practices related to evacuations and shelter-in-place.
- Regular review and updating of emergency plans and procedures.
- Testing of emergency plans and procedures using drills and mock incidents.
- Helps ensure all divisions have enough trained and qualified personnel for various roles (i.e. team lead, food safe certification, driver, cook, incident management, emotional and spiritual care, etc.).
Administrative
- In conjunction with TDEDS, develops territorial EDS training schedule.
- Ensures all EDS workers have and wear national standard EDS attire, identification, and PPE as required.
- Keeps regular contact with all Salvation Army EDS trainers and ensures training standards are being maintained.
- Completes, maintains, and submits reports, forms, and statistics as per THQ EDS standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- Completion of post-secondary education in disaster and emergency management or a related field, preferably an Undergraduate Degree.
- Diploma or certificate in disaster and emergency management 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.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Food safety Training certification
Experience:
- Three to five years’ experience in emergency planning and preparedness or other experience in frontline work with survivors of emergency or disaster situations and experience in curriculum development, educational design, or training preferably in disaster and emergency management.
- Working knowledge of all Salvation Army emergency social services primary services programs, EDS programs and Salvation Army Social Service programs is an asset.
- Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in stressful high-paced environments.
- Strong organization and administrative skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint.
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