Corporate Service Continuity Lead

Job title:

Corporate Service Continuity Lead

Company

City of Saskatoon

Job description

Position: Corporate Service Continuity LeadDivision: Saskatoon FireDepartment: Emergency ManagementTerm: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.Closing Date: This position will be posted until filledLabour Group: ESAPosting: 4057Job SummaryThis position provides leadership, governance and guidance in support of the City’s resiliency through development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Corporate Service Continuity Management Program. Additionally, to provide leadership with community partners, businesses and non-profit groups within Saskatoon to build community resiliency.The work you’ll be involved in:

• Develops and oversees all aspects related to the implementation of the City of Saskatoon Service Continuity Management Framework and governance to facilitate preparedness, response and recovery to planned/unplanned event that disrupts the use of critical services.
• Develops and maintains service continuity policy, strategy and program objectives, in collaboration with City leadership, and operational and service departments.
• Manages and coordinates the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Service Continuity Program.
• Analyzes risks and potential impacts, designs a comprehensive continuity program, and works on integrating these strategies into the organization’s overall operational framework.
• Provides leadership, support, mentorship to internal stakeholders as required as a subject matter expert.
• Liaises with internal program users, other municipalities, associations and external stakeholders to ensure that the City’s quality management processes and activities align with organizational needs and industry best practices.
• Develops and administers internal training programs based on identified training needs related to service continuity
• In collaboration with departments and divisions, deliver and participate in a City of Saskatoon emergency response and service continuity exercise plan.
• Ensure the Service Continuity Management Framework aligns with the overall Emergency Management requirements and associated recovery strategies.
• Lead and embed continuous improvement processes to support Service Continuity Management.
• Establish key continuity management performance indicators and other governance and compliance requirements for service continuity and critical infrastructure management.
• Develops, coordinates and manages project budgets.
• Prepares written and oral reports in response to stakeholder and corporate enquiries, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The type of person we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Management or related discipline.
• Seven to nine years of directly related experience within a large and complex organization which includes collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on leading the planning and execution of program implementation and maintenance.
• Possession of a Business Continuity Professional accreditation would be an asset.
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information/evidence, exercising sound judgement to make decisions in complex and confidential situations, behaving at all times with tact, integrity and diplomacy.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of program management in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and business lines.
• Ability to build consensus, generate common understanding and create shared vision in an environment of diverse stakeholders and interests.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, union representatives and external agencies.
• Innovative problem-solving skills with the proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgement.
• Possession of a valid, Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Weekly Hours: 40Salary Range: $99,636.00 to $117,072.00 CAD per annum (2025 rates)Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visitAccommodationThe City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Our Recruitment Process: Application
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Expected salary

$99636 – 117072 per year

Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:30:41 GMT

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