Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Coordinator - YVR

 YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to Connect BC proudly to the World. Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 14 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Vancouver Airport Authority strives for a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We support the Employment Equity Act and take measures to ensure fair employment practices and treatment of employees across our organization. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We encourage applicants to self-identify with a designated group(s) to support our team in filling gaps in areas where we can be more diverse. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or careers@yvr.ca. Check out the reasons that make us a Top Employer at: https://content.eluta.ca/top-employer-vancouver-airport.

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Coordinator in the Airport Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Emergency Planning, the successful candidate will provide support in the areas of planning and information management as it relates to emergencies and business continuity.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Emergency Management 
   • Supporting the overall management and implementation of the YVR Airport Authority Emergency Management Program
   • Designing, writing and maintaining clear, well-defined emergency response materials, including emergency plans, procedures, checklists and guides
   • Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring stakeholders receive information in a clear and concise manner as required
   • Supporting in the development of proper response protocols and ensuring they are updated and accurate
   • Providing support to ensure YVR meets all regulations and policies, and incorporating emergency and aviation best practices into the overall emergency program
   • Supporting the team in all other tasks, as required, including workshops, training, debriefs and exercise administration
      
2. Business Continuity
   • Create and build support for the development of a corporate business continuity program that is fit for purpose 
   • Design, write and maintain business continuity documentation 
   • Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders on creation and maintenance of a business continuity program 
   • Facilitate the creation of training programs, tabletops and exercises to support the business continuity program 
      
3. Information & Asset Management
   • Supporting the management and enhancement of the Operations Centre team’s SharePoint site
   • Ensuring personnel have clear and concise access to information, on paper and electronically, in the event of an emergency
   • Supporting with the structure and organization of emergency, business continuity and asset related information content across interdepartmental platforms
   • Using industry best practice, monitoring trends and providing recommendations on information optimization tools/technology for easy access to information in emergency events
   • Coordinating the documentation, tracking system and follow-up of lessons learned/best practices from exercises and incident briefings
   • Continue development of an asset management program for life safety equipment
   • Work with other departments, projects and vendors to ensure life safety equipment is always available for use in all places, it could be needed 

Key qualifications include:

• Two to three years of recent, related experience, supplemented by a technical diploma or degree, preferably in Airport Operations, Emergency Management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• ICS 100 & 200 
• Ability to quickly evaluate large amounts of complex information, make recommendations and streamline into a clear documentation and/or process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team in order to meet deadlines and achieve the team’s overall objectives
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to engage collaboratively and effectively with internal and external teams, clients and other associated stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of computer programs, including proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint.
• Keen interest and demonstrated ability to learn and adapt in a non-structured environment, including the ability to become proficient in new software systems
• Previous experience working in an airline/airport operations environment and/or developing SharePoint sites are assets
• Knowledge of emergency management and business continuity standards, industry regulations and best practices is an asset

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.