Jeff Martin is the Provincial Director of Emergency & Continuity Management at Shared Health Manitoba, bringing over 22 years of healthcare experience with a strong background in emergency and disaster management, policy development, and quality improvement. He has played critical roles in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and disaster response strategies at both local and provincial levels.
Jeff has expertise in the health Incident Command System (ICS), leadership, risk assessment, business continuity planning, and interagency coordination. He has contributed to major emergency response efforts, including the COVID-19 pandemic, mass casualty incidents, and high-consequence pathogen strategic planning, while also leading numerous provincial and local health ICS activations.
Committed to building a resilient emergency and disaster management program, Jeff actively collaborates with provincial health providers, government agencies, healthcare organizations, NGOs, and Indigenous-led authorities. His work focuses on strengthening preparedness, response strategies, and governance and accountability frameworks.
Jeff holds a B.A. in Labour Education & Labour Studies from the National Labor College – George Meany Center (Silver Spring, Maryland, USA) and certifications in Health Services Management and Green Belt Lean Six Sigma. A strategic leader and advocate for inclusive, evidence-based emergency management, Jeff excels at fostering collaborative relationships, driving cross-functional teamwork, and advancing healthcare emergency preparedness across Manitoba.
- Company:Shared Health Manitoba
- Short Bio:Provincial Director - Emergency & Continuity Management