Commander, Paramedic Services
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Salary Range: $111,825 – $133,107 · Full-time
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- Salary Range: $111,825 – $133,107
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Description
The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for a Commander of Paramedic Services to join our team based in Sault Ste. Marie.
The Commander of Paramedic Services is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the District of Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services (DSSMPS) within the legislated standards for land ambulance operation. The Commander of Paramedic Services will ensure delivery of quality emergency pre-hospital care and non-emergency medical transportation, and they will also respond to ambulance calls providing patient care as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities Include
The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and competencies that foster a collaborative working style, and a demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication. The successful candidate will also have research, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, and a basic working level of office technology including Microsoft Office suite, and ePCR software.
Additional Qualifications For This Position Include
Salary Range: $111,825 – $133,107
Collective Agreement
N/A
Additional Notes
The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangement.
The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for a Commander of Paramedic Services to join our team based in Sault Ste. Marie.
The Commander of Paramedic Services is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the District of Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services (DSSMPS) within the legislated standards for land ambulance operation. The Commander of Paramedic Services will ensure delivery of quality emergency pre-hospital care and non-emergency medical transportation, and they will also respond to ambulance calls providing patient care as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Duties And Responsibilities Include
- Supervise all field staff in the geographic area of coverage of Sault Ste. Marie
- Observe care of Primary Care Paramedics in the ambulance, on scene, and at the hospital
- Perform duties of other managers in their absence if assigned to do so
- Ensure staff receive remedial education and discipline as necessary or as assigned
- Required to work shift work and must maintain their PCP Certification at the local level of care.
- Highly variable working conditions, including time spent in an office environment.
- Ensure staff wear appropriate PPE when necessary
- Ensure staff are following the practices of the communicable disease management with the guidelines of the PC&T Standard
- Ensure staff have required H&S equipment and supplies in vehicles and at stations
- Work closely with staff and provide direction or referral to health care providers, crisis services or EAP after traumatic calls
- Ensure Staff complete all required documentation to Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards
- Complete performance appraisals for assigned staff
- In conjunction with senior management, receive, investigate and document Complaint Stage Grievance information and other disciplinary matters
- Ensure equipment and vehicle maintenance programs are completed as necessary to relevant policies and standards
- Mitigate, repair and / or report mechanical breakdowns or service requests to Support Services or repair/service companies as necessary
- Initial Incident Commander in the event of a major incident (large MCI, unexpected weather event / natural disaster, terrorism event, etc.)
- Ensure interoperability and communications with Allied resources maintained
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and competencies that foster a collaborative working style, and a demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication. The successful candidate will also have research, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, and a basic working level of office technology including Microsoft Office suite, and ePCR software.
Additional Qualifications For This Position Include
- Primary Care Paramedic Credentials, as per the Ambulance Act including Base Hospital Certification
- IMS 100 certification or equivalent
- A combination of (5) five years of industry/field experience combined with (2) two years of supervisory experience is preferred in either an acting or full-time role within a unionized environment
- Valid Class F Driver’s License
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Preference will be given to those candidates with operations management/supervisor, quality assurance and/or paramedic education experience
- Scheduling experience with 24/7 operations; including on-call responsibilities is an asset
- Ability to communicate in both official languages is considered an asset
Salary Range: $111,825 – $133,107
Collective Agreement
N/A
Additional Notes
The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangement.
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Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day paramedic service operations, supervise field staff, ensure quality pre-hospital care and non-emergency transportation, and provide patient care when responding to calls. Maintain staff readiness, documentation, equipment and vehicles, investigate complaints and disciplinary matters, and coordinate communications and response during major incidents.
Requirements
Requires Primary Care Paramedic credentials and Base Hospital Certification under the Ambulance Act, IMS 100 certification or equivalent, and a valid Class F driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. Five years of industry or field experience combined with two years of supervisory experience is preferred; operations management, quality assurance, paramedic education, and 24/7 scheduling experience are assets.
Skills
- Leadership
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Research
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Management
- Complaint Investigation
- Disciplinary Management
- Quality Assurance
- Operations Management
- Scheduling
- Incident Command
- Emergency Response
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
- Social Services
Keywords
- Primary Care Paramedic
- Base Hospital Certification
- Ambulance Act
- IMS 100
- Class F Driver's License
- Paramedic Services
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
- Field Staff Supervision
- Remedial Education
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Health And Safety
- Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards
- Performance Appraisals
- Complaint Investigation
- Grievance Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Incident Command
- Mass Casualty Incident
- Interoperability
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Patient Care Reporting
- 24/7 Operations
- On-Call Scheduling
- Unionized Environment