Description
The Territorial Manager of Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Training and Planning is an exciting new position to The Salvation Army (TSA) Canada and Bermuda Territory. It will manage and coordinate the National Disaster Training Program (NDTP) and assist local units and divisions with developing and testing emergency response plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role has three primary areas of responsibility which are: 1) Training, 2) Emergency Planning, and 3) Administrative and Database Management. Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinates and develops The Salvation Army’s Territorial disaster training
- Identifies, selects and trains instructors and teachers for TSA disaster training courses
- Develops, implements, and communicates disaster training resources/tools as well as researching, selecting, and developing training courses for all levels of the organization
- Revises and adds EDS curriculum for TSA Canada and Bermuda Territory
- Manages the consistency and creation of training tools across the Territory for the NDTP 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
- 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 throughout the Territory
- Ensures that all training classes are appropriately documented and that participants who complete the training are appropriately recognized
- Assists local TSA units and divisions with emergency planning activities, including:
- writing and implementation of emergency plans for facilities
- training officers (TSA pastors), employees and volunteers on best practices related to evacuations and shelter-in-place
- regularly reviewing and updating of emergency plans and procedures
- testing of emergency plans and procedures using drills and mock incidents
- helping 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.)
- Develops territorial EDS training schedule and keeps regular contact with TSA EDS trainers to ensure training standards are being maintained
- Ensures all EDS workers are provided and wear national standard EDS attire, identification, and PPE as required
- Completes, maintains, and submits reports, forms, and statistics as per TSA EDS standards
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of post-secondary education in disaster and emergency management or a related field, preferably an undergraduate degree
- Disaster & emergency management diploma or certificate an asset
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in emergency planning and preparedness or other experience in frontline work with survivors of emergency or disaster situations
- 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 in curriculum development, educational design, or training preferably in disaster and emergency management
- Working knowledge of 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:
- 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 and situations
- Strong organization and administrative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint
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