Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts
Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
Department: OT Emergency Prepared
Site Location: Multi-Site (Oakville, Milton, Georgetown)
Company Description Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an creative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Job Description The Emergency Preparedness Advisoris responsible forthe development,maintenanceand testing of the Hospital’s emergency management program across all hospitals and off-site locations. In cooperation with regional partners, the Advisor is responsible for developing processes and procedures that prepare the organization for routine response to standardized emergency codes including response tocriticalfacility downtime, missing and violent patients, as well asnon routineemergency crisis incidents through the development and execution of policies, education and event simulations based on the standard Incident Management System (IMS).
Halton Healthcare takesgreat pridein providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovativecentreof excellence in community hospital care in the Halton and Peel Regions. We are a distinctivecentreof healthcare excellence that offers first-rate care in an innovative environment that supports the physical, mental,emotionaland spiritual needs of the community.




Prepares andmaintainscorporate emergency preparednessprogramincluding mitigation, planning, response and recovery for all emergency codes and plans.
Develops and executes corporate emergency preparedness training and corporate emergency preparedness learning programs.Prepares orientation, policies,proceduresand exercises relating to emergencyincidents.Providesnecessary project management and support for the hospital emergency preparedness plan to ensure compliance with all relevant Accreditation standards. Acts as a resource to department heads for emergency response procedures and staff training within various areas.
Collaborates with the Fire Safety Officer topromotefire safety throughout the organization byensuring alltraining andsafety plans align withthe requirements of the Ontario Fire Codeand authorities havingJurisdiction.
Develops and leads organization response to emergency codes as per OHA standards including but not limited to code yellow, code amber, code white, code black, code purple and codegrey.
Develops andmaintainsliaisons with regional partners includingPublic Health, EMS, Police and Fire Departments tofacilitateplanning of coordinated emergency response.
Develops and executes live action simulation exercises to test the coordinated response of the hospital and community partners to simulated emergencies such as Code Silver or Code Orange.
Co-chairs the Emergency Preparedness Coordinating Committee whichis responsible forthe development,reviewand endorsement of all Code response documents for the organization.
Acts as thesecondaryfire safety and response expert for Halton Healthcare and is thebackupliaison to the municipal Fire Departments
Qualifications Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individualbehavioursand attitudes.




Post-Secondary Degree plus a Community College certificate in Emergency Management or a combination of equivalent experience and education
Minimum of 5 years related experience (ie, working with disaster planning, emergency management or emergency preparedness and/or healthcare environment)
Demonstrated project planning/management skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Fire Safety Training is an asset
Additional Information Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour shifts; 0800-1600 (Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)
Salary: $49.185 to $61.507 per hour
Date Reposted: October 22, 2026
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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
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📌 Emergency Preparedness Advisor (Ontario)
🏢 Halton Healthcare
📍 Ontario