Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Emergency Preparedness
Reports to: VP Medical Affairs
Salary Range: $47.70 to $71.54 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time, 16 months
Closing Date: January 22, 2026

Position Summary

The Manager of Emergency Preparedness (EP) is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive emergency preparedness framework across University Health Network’s (UHN) many sites to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors, and facilities. Reporting to the Vice-President of Medical Affairs and working in collaboration with the Medical Lead, the manager will oversee the operations of the Emergency Preparedness team and will lead cross-functional projects across various departments. They will ensure familiarity and adherence to emergency response principles across UHN sites and coordinate with various departments to create response plans, conduct training and manage resources to effectively respond to emergencies and disasters. They will strive for continued improvement of program functions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of emergency management, experience in project management and excellent communication abilities.

Duties

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive emergency preparedness policies and plans across UHN sites.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with local, provincial and federal partners and agencies.
• Oversee UHN’s Incident Management System (IMS) and provide direction and regular training to UHN’s leaders
• Serve as a liaison with partner hospitals, Ontario Health, and the Ministry of Health
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and departments to effectively integrate emergency management principles into hospital operations and strategy.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards/vulnerabilities and oversee the development of realistic and achievable mitigation strategies.
• Work in collaboration with the organization to identify areas of vulnerability and develop innovative, high-yield, organization wide training and drills.
• Work in collaboration with stakeholders, program leadership and EP staff to guide the strategic direction of Emergency Preparedness at UHN.
• Ensure the achievement of desired program goals and objectives for optimal outcomes.
• Continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of program functions with implementation of innovative solutions to promote continued improvement.
• Stay current with industry standards and best practices in emergency management
• Collaborate with departments and leaders to ensure familiarity with emergency response principles.
• Support the organization and leaders during response and recovery from major incidents affecting operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant emergency preparedness regulations and accreditation standards.
• Oversee the procurement and maintenance of emergency preparedness resources and equipment across UHN sites.
• Regular reporting to senior leaders on the status of the emergency preparedness program and/or relevant updates regarding key initiatives.
• Maintenance of detailed records of training, drills, incidents, and program activities
• Lead the operations of the EP team, including but not limited to the scheduling of staff, assignment and review of staff duties, and evaluation of staff performance in collaboration with Medical Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in emergency management preferably within a healthcare setting, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in leading and managing cross-functional projects
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Proven ability to work with individuals across all levels of the organization as well as external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to all UHN sites as needed. Experience with business continuity development and planning an asset.
• Candidates with a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.