Emergency Management Consultant - Emergency Prevention
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.
Posting Period
Open: May 4, 2026
Deadline: May 10, 2026
Non-Union
Department Name
Emergency Prevention
The Emergency Management (EM) Consultant is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the emergency preparedness capability of LHSC for all types of disasters (internal and external) that may impact the hospital or community LHSC serves. The EM Consultant supports the LHSC vision through expertise in disaster planning, training, disaster risk mitigation, emergency response, and recovery. The EM Consultant creates and develops emergency training curriculum, leading and managing corporate improvement initiatives related to emergency management from design and implementation through to evaluation and close-out. The EM Consultant serves as a critical partner, representing LHSC with local and regional emergency response agencies. This role is a resource for staff at all levels in educating, mentoring, and supporting the development of emergency management procedures and/or process improvement principles and practices.
- Status: Regular Full-Time
- Rate of Pay: $40.17 - $50.23 per hour
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
- Pension Plan: HOOPP
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a two (2) year Emergency Management graduate certificate program or acceptable to the hospital
- Master or University degree preferred
- Incident Management System (IMS) 100 or higher; or equivalent required
- Incident Management System (IMS) 300 preferred
- Minimum three (3) years recent related experience required
- Five (5) years or more of recent related experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Emergency Management standards, best practices in industry regulations (e.g.-Fire Code, Public Hospitals Act, Accreditation Canada) to conceptualize and implement in a tertiary health care setting and integrates it into understanding of local and regional health system
- Strong interpersonal, team-building, conflict management and problem-solving skills to liaise with city partners, first responders, and internal stakeholders to establish relationships and collaborates effectively
- Strong facilitation skills in education, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities
- Effective time management and quality improvement skills
- Experience conceptualizing and analyzing problems to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Experience as a Team Lead, facilitating skill development and conducting assessments
- Hands-on experience applying process improvement methodologies
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written communication and facilitation skills
- Proficient with Microsoft applications
- Well-versed in CBRNE hazards and proper hazards management using dedicated CBRNE decontamination equipment and personal protective equipment
- Comprehensive understanding of the IMS system in order to represent LHSC at the city Emergency Operations Centre
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
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Emergency Management Consultant - Emergency Prevention
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.
Posting Period
Open: May 4, 2026
Deadline: May 10, 2026
Non-Union
Department Name
Emergency Prevention
The Emergency Management (EM) Consultant is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the emergency preparedness capability of LHSC for all types of disasters (internal and external) that may impact the hospital or community LHSC serves. The EM Consultant supports the LHSC vision through expertise in disaster planning, training, disaster risk mitigation, emergency response, and recovery. The EM Consultant creates and develops emergency training curriculum, leading and managing corporate improvement initiatives related to emergency management from design and implementation through to evaluation and close-out. The EM Consultant serves as a critical partner, representing LHSC with local and regional emergency response agencies. This role is a resource for staff at all levels in educating, mentoring, and supporting the development of emergency management procedures and/or process improvement principles and practices.
- Status: Regular Full-Time
- Rate of Pay: $40.17 - $50.23 per hour
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
- Pension Plan: HOOPP
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a two (2) year Emergency Management graduate certificate program or acceptable to the hospital
- Master or University degree preferred
- Incident Management System (IMS) 100 or higher; or equivalent required
- Incident Management System (IMS) 300 preferred
- Minimum three (3) years recent related experience required
- Five (5) years or more of recent related experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Emergency Management standards, best practices in industry regulations (e.g.-Fire Code, Public Hospitals Act, Accreditation Canada) to conceptualize and implement in a tertiary health care setting and integrates it into understanding of local and regional health system
- Strong interpersonal, team-building, conflict management and problem-solving skills to liaise with city partners, first responders, and internal stakeholders to establish relationships and collaborates effectively
- Strong facilitation skills in education, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities
- Effective time management and quality improvement skills
- Experience conceptualizing and analyzing problems to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Experience as a Team Lead, facilitating skill development and conducting assessments
- Hands-on experience applying process improvement methodologies
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written communication and facilitation skills
- Proficient with Microsoft applications
- Well-versed in CBRNE hazards and proper hazards management using dedicated CBRNE decontamination equipment and personal protective equipment
- Comprehensive understanding of the IMS system in order to represent LHSC at the city Emergency Operations Centre
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
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