Paramedic Field Supervisor

Resumes are being accepted for Paramedic Field Supervisor with Guelph Wellington EMS. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of ambulance service within the City of Guelph and Wellington County on a rotational shift basis with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, excellence and wellness, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.

Hours of work: 42 hours per week based on a 24/7 rotational shift schedule including holidays and weekends. Provide rotational on-call as required.

Duties:

• Provide leadership and direction to paramedics enforcing standards as per Ambulance Act, Regional Base Hospital, Guelph-Wellington EMS Manual of Policies and Procedures and corporate policies


• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative requirements, policies and procedures of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Ambulance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and collective agreements


• Monitor incidents and ensure proper documentation is completed and follow-up occurs in a timely manner


• Initial liaison with various stakeholders within emergency services, professionally represents Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Services


• Ensures staffing requirements are met and scheduling information is updated in Time Manager


• Ensure equipment, supplies and fleet are maintained ongoing and after every call in a sanitary and working condition, and required stock supply levels are maintained in each vehicle and at each base/ hospital


• Continually communicate with the C.A.C.C to ensure proper vehicle deployment


• Maintains service throughout various contingencies


• Complete initial investigations both internally and externally as required and provide documentation to upper management


• Maintain certification as a Paramedic as per the Ambulance Act and Local Base Hospital in order to respond to emergencies in a first response capacity as needed, providing patient care and safe transport consistent with MOH LTC Patient Care Standards


• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable knowledge and experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a related post secondary program and progressive skill and experience working as a paramedic. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Demonstrated leadership skills acquired through experience supervising staff or leading work teams, preferably in a unionized environment


• Must be qualified to work as a paramedic and meet all requirements of the Ambulance Act of Ontario. Must be able to obtain the necessary base hospital certification within a specified period of time.


• Possess a valid Class F driver’s licence with a good driving record


• Working knowledge of all applicable acts, regulations and standards regarding Emergency Health Services in Ontario including Ambulance Act, Highway Traffic Act, Coroners Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)/Health Information Protection Act


• Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) qualifications would be considered an asset


• Training and/or experience with Multi Casual Incidents (MCI) would be an asset


• Intermediate computer skills with MS Word Excel, Electronic ACR’s, Automatic Vehicle locator and scheduling software


• Excellent verbal & written communications skills, strong problem solving, conflict resolution and public relation skills are essential


• Committed to continuous improvement and quality customer service


• Able to manage multiple and changing demands and priorities in high pressure situations


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate responsibilities, organize objectives and evaluate subordinates’ effectiveness


• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation as it relates to the position


• Ability to exert heavy physical effort to treat and move patients, deliver medical equipment or sort inventory at station and in ambulance.


• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check must be provided at time of hire


• Current certification of Physical Agility Evaluations through Ability Works Inc may be required at time of hire.  For more information or to book a time, please email:  info@awci.ca

Rate: $ 71,977 - $89,971 per annum based on 42 hours per week

Interested candidates are invited to apply via our online application system by Wednesday, July 21st, 2010. Please note you will be required to complete a short questionnaire specific to this position as part of the application process. For more information and to access this online posting, please visit our website at:

guelph.ca/careers > employment opportunities > current openings

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer.