Technician, Infrastructure ERU Delegate - (Anticipatory Recruitment)
in Ottawa, ON

Title: Technician, Infrastructure Delegate - (Anticipatory Recruitment)
Location: National and/or International
Salary Band: $48,389 - $51,835 /year
Join the world's largest humanitarian network. The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) is a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world.
The Canadian Red Cross - International Operations is seeking experienced Infrastructural technician professionals to join our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) delegate register! When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, rather you are applying for a position on the ERU register, to be called upon for future emergency deployments, as and when the need for your professional skillset is required. As opportunities become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Emergency Response Units (ERU) are teams of trained technical specialists who are ready to deploy on a short notice. ERUs are a vital part of the Red Cross' disaster and emergency response system and are used when the local capacity is overwhelmed. They are designed to be self-sufficient for one month but can operate for up to four months, operating with pre-packed sets of standardized equipment for immediate use. The Canadian Red Cross maintains a roster of vetted and trained personnel ready to be deployed anywhere on short notice in response to international emergencies (natural disasters, conflict, or smaller-scale emergencies). Missions are typically four to six weeks and delegates work closely with the local National Society to provide specific services where local infrastructure are damaged, temporarily out of use or insufficient in coping with needs. Due to the unpredictability of disasters and the response required, individuals may not be deployed until several months or years after becoming part of the roster. Once on the roster, you will be asked to confirm your continuing participation and keep your profile up to date.
This opportunity means that if you are selected to be part of the ERU Technician - Infrastructure register, your application will be reviewed on a rolling-basis, and should you meet the role qualifications, we will contact you accordingly once there is a direct requirement for your profile and start you on the path of deploying with us as a delegate!
As an ERU Technician - Infrastructure delegate, you must have:

• Certified in Canada for the type of work to be conducted internationally (if applicable)
  
• Licenced professional in applicable discipline (electrician, construction, engineering)
  
• Minimum of four years' experience in the following core areas: power/electrical, carpentry, construction
  
• Minimum of one-year experience supervising and supporting staff and volunteers
  
• Minimum of one-year experience in setting up and managing a non-permanent compound in an austere environment
  
• Previous international experience in a humanitarian context
  
• Fluency in English
  
• Availability to deploy on short notice-48-72 hours and on unaccompanied missions of 4-6 weeks
  
• Completion of mandatory online courses and in-person training as required upon selection and onboarding
  
• Excellent physical & mental health with the ability to complete and maintain a thorough medical screening and receive medical clearance prior to departure in the field
  
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector criminal record and professional reference checks
  

What we are looking for:

• Fluency in additional languages (French, Spanish, Arabic & Mandarin are major assets)
  
• Experience working in an emergency context
  
• Experience living/working in hardship and/or low-resource environments
  
• International driving license OR experience driving standard transmission
  
• First Aid/CPR certification
  
• Previous experience working/volunteering with the Red Cross or Red Crescent Movement
  
• Skills in training, facilitation, coaching and development of staff and volunteers
  

What we offer our delegates:

• Competitive pay and benefits package
  
• Travel, accommodation, medical & insurance coverage when deploying
  
• Pre-deployment and recurring training programs and professional development events in Canada and abroad
  
• And much more! See the list here: http://www.redcross.ca/about-us/jobs/before-you-apply/benefits
  

Want to foresee how you will make a difference? Visit our following websites below to get a glimpse of what we do, aspire to be one of our many current delegates, locate where we deploy, and much more!
http://www.redcross.ca/about-us/jobs/who-is-needed/emergency-response-delegates
https://www.facesofhumanity.redcross.ca/
If you have what we are looking for and looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground)
The Canadian Red Cross is an organization guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service,unityand universality. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
Salary Band:
$48,389 - $51,835