Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Campus Public Safety resides within Safety & Risk Services, a division with an overarching mandate to support excellence in learning, teaching and research for the university community through collaboratively facilitating and advancing world leading standards and practices in safety, security, institutional resilience, and the management of risk and crises.
About the Role
The Director, Business Continuity and Emergency Management, provides leadership in advancing the University's organizational resilience through integrated Emergency Management and Business Continuity Management (BCM). The Director leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide plans and strategies that ensure readiness, continuity, and recovery in the face of emergencies and disasters. The role oversees coordinated efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery across all campuses and departments, and provides expert consultation in the development of related policies, procedures, and operational frameworks. The Director establishes and maintains robust contingency planning processes, drives enterprise-wide business continuity strategies, and leads the implementation of emergency management tools and related risk mitigation protocols. Through proactive planning, innovation, and collaboration, the Director strengthens the institution’s ability to safeguard its people, operations, and mission during times of disruption or crisis.
Full Job Description
Qualifications
Master's degree in Risk Management, Emergency Management, Crisis Management, or a related field, and eight years of relevant experience in compliance, emergency management, risk and crisis management, and business continuity, preferably within a public post-secondary or other complex public sector environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A professional certification or credential from a recognized granting institution will be considered an asset.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the culture, organizational structure, and unique environmental influences of post-secondary education and/or other public sector organizations.
- Demonstratable knowledge of emergency management standards and program development, business continuity planning and organizational resilience principles and guidelines (including ISO22301), enterprise-wide risk management principles and guidelines (including ISO31000), and crisis management approaches.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of empathy, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):
- 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
- And more! View our benefits brochure
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
After hours responsibilities on an emergency basis.
Please note this position is currently under review.
The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.
