The Toronto Transit Commission has an opportunity for a temporary, full-time Emergency Management entry level position available within the Safety and Environment Department from September 2023 to December 2023. Unfortunately at this time, there is no option for extension for this contract.
Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Emergency Planner, this position will perform a variety of duties related to the administration of the TTC’s Emergency Management Program.
As an Emergency Management Program Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
- Assist with the creation and updating of existing emergency management policies, plans, and related documents;
- Work and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders;
- Conduct research to support the development of new emergency management initiatives;
- Provide support to the emergency management training program;
- Assist in the activation of the Emergency Operations Center as required;
- Assist team members with various other emergency management projects.
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
- Familiarity or knowledge of emergency management, risk management theories and principles, related legislation and best practices would be considered an asset;
- Knowledge of project management would be considered an asset;
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prepare a variety of documents (reports, presentation, meeting minutes) and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team;
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills for gathering, assessing and summarizing information based on the needs of target audience;
- Good problem solving skills;
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, and ability to work independently as required;
- Proficient in the use of a personal computer and applications relevant to the work (e.g. MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, etc.).