Vancouver Police Department

Emergency Planning Coordinator

Classification: Emergency Planner
DEPARTMENT: Vancouver Police
DIVISION: Operations
SECTION/UNIT: EOPS-Major Events

STATUS: Regular Full – Time (EXEMPT)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday 0700-1600 hours
SALARY: Pay Range 91- $111,139 to $138,924 annual
COMP. END DATE: Monday November 4, 2024

“NOT JUST A JOB . . . A CONTRIBUTION”

Reports to the Inspector of the Emergency and Operational Planning Section. Works with the Staff Sergeants in charge of the Operational Planning Unit and the Major Events Unit.

Essential Duties

• Leads, develops, implements and manages emergency management (EM) programs and planning processes;
• Identifies multi-year strategic goals for the Major Events Unit meeting VPD’s strategic needs;
• Supports the Department Operations Centre (DOC) development and activations;
• Develops emergency training, course curriculum and delivers EMP training;
• Participates in the VPD CBRN portfolio;
• Provides expertise in creating policies and procedures to support the VPD’s Emergency Management Program (EMP), including updating existing plans and programs;
• Determines the best methods to communicate and coordinate during emergencies and disasters;
• Prepares appropriate reports and resolutions for Senior Management, including oral presentation when necessary;
• Analyses activations of the EMP and develops after action reports;
• Participates with the City’s Special Event Public Safety Planning process which may include project management;
• Supports all aspects of the Departmental Operations Centre, ensuring a harmonization with the City’s emergency response network;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of staff, and external stake holders;
• Primary VPD liaison to coordinate with other emergency management agencies (VEMA, EMBC, Public Safety Canada);
• Represents VPD Emergency Planning at internal and external meetings, addressing various regional working groups;
• Responds to enquiries, complaints, and requests, with the knowledge and understanding of department regulations, policies and procedures;
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:

• Considerable knowledge of Emergency Management relative to Processes, including those in emergency operations centres, communications, legislation, and National and Provincial Standards;
• Prioritizes work on short notice with changing priorities in a multi-task environment;
• Analyses and presents proposals on a variety of EM related matters;
• Provides leadership in developing departmental policies and procedures;
• Manages budgets.

EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 4 years of operational Emergency Management experience;
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment;
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflicts;
• Proficient in digital tools at an intermediate or advanced level, including: Excel, Word and Power Point with the ability to learn new computer systems quickly with minimal instruction;
• Working knowledge of mass notification processes;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• Strong written English and proven skill in preparing accurate and clear documentation;
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels in the organization;

PREFERRED:

• Paramilitary or emergency response experience (within a police, military or similar environment).
  
  

EDUCATION:
REQUIRED:

• Certificate/Diploma in Emergency Management, or similar Degree in Emergency Management, or similar;
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Incident Command System 200 (ICS 200).

PREFERRED:

• CBRN accreditation;
• Incident Command System (ICS 400);
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Emergency Management.

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

• Valid BC driver’s license;
• Must be Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen;
• Primary work site will be VPD office at 3585 Graveley Street but must have the ability to work at all VPD facilities and select City of Vancouver sites within the City of Vancouver;
• All employees must maintain their Enhanced Reliability Clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department;
• Enhanced Reliability Clearances will be renewed every 5 years.

Selection Process:

• Candidates may be required to take a written test in order to move forward to the interview stage;
• Short listed candidates may be asked to provide samples of work.

We thank all applicants, only those short listed will be contacted.
This position is exempt from the union.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. The competition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.

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