## Manager, Integrated Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness - Full Time - Markham Stouffville HospitalApply: Markham, Ontario: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 17, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR104174Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.Land acknowledgement:Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.Who you are: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard* You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skillsPosting Closing Date: EOD September 16thWhat We Are Looking ForThe Manager, Integrated Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness provides leadership for the hospital's integrated risk management framework, emergency preparedness program, business continuity planning, insurance and claims management, and organizational resilience initiatives.Reporting jointly to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services, Procurement and Integrated Risk Management and the Senior Director, Facilities and Corporate Services, Switchboard and Emergency Preparedness, this role works collaboratively across the organization to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, and report on risks that may impact strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and patient care objectives.The successful candidate will foster a culture of proactive risk management and preparedness while supporting compliance with Accreditation Canada standards, legislative requirements, and organizational priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrated Risk Management Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the hospital's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.





Facilitate organization-wide risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting processes.

Develop risk management frameworks, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.

Support leadership teams in evaluating strategic, operational, financial, clinical, and reputational risks.

Maintain enterprise risk registers and prepare reports for senior leadership, committees, and the Board.Emergency Preparedness and Organizational Resilience Lead the hospital's emergency preparedness program and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate emergency management exercises, simulations, training, and after-action reviews.

Support Hospital Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) activation and incident management processes.

Maintain and enhance business continuity and organizational resilience programs, including recovery planning and testing activities.

Ensure emergency preparedness and business continuity plans remain current and effective.Claims, Insurance and Liability Management Manage the hospital's insurance portfolio and claims management processes.

Lead investigations related to liability, loss prevention, and risk events in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide expert consultation and recommendations to reduce organizational exposure and improve risk controls.

Monitor emerging risks, trends, and legislative changes affecting healthcare operations.Leadership and Collaboration Build strong partnerships with clinical leaders, physicians, staff, and external agencies.

Provide education, coaching, and guidance on risk management, emergency preparedness, and organizational resilience.

Lead quality improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

- Champion a culture of accountability, learning, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care.What You Bring to the RoleEducation Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Emergency Management, Risk Management, a regulated health profession, or a related field.





Master's degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.Skilled CredentialsOne or more of the following designations is preferred:

Canadian Risk Management (CRM) Certified Healthcare Risk Management (CHRM) Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) certification Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Associate or Certified Business Continuity Professional (ABCP/CBCP) Incident Management System (IMS) certificationExperience Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare risk management, emergency preparedness, business continuity, patient safety, quality improvement, insurance, or related fields.

Experience leading enterprise-wide risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

Demonstrated experience supporting Accreditation Canada standards and healthcare regulatory requirements.

Experience managing emergency preparedness programs, incident command structures, and emergency response exercises.

Experience with business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and organizational resilience initiatives.

Experience preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership and governance committees.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles and methodologies.

Thorough understanding of healthcare risk, liability, claims management, insurance, and loss prevention.

Knowledge of Accreditation Canada standards and applicable healthcare legislation.

Familiarity with Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), Emergency Operations Centres, and emergency management best practices.

Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating psychologically safe workplaces.

Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for patients, families, staff, physicians, volunteers, and visitors.

Proven track record of professional integrity, sound judgment, and strategic decision-making.

- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance and performance recordWork Schedule: M-FPlease note schedules may change due to operational needs.Compensation:**BAND DRange:$56.31 - $70.37

📌 Manager, Integrated Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness - Full Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital
🏢 Oak Valley Health
📍 Markham