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Director of Paramedic Services

by Middlesex County

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Jul 23, 2024
Experience: 10+ Years
Middlesex County

Job Description

ABOUT MIDDLESEX-LONDON PARAMEDIC SERVICE

Middlesex-London Paramedic Service is committed to providing the highest quality of pre-hospital emergency care to the citizens and visitors of Middlesex and London. This is accomplished by meeting and exceeding standards as prescribed by the Ministry of Health. Middlesex-London Paramedic Service currently operates up to 25 units out of 13 stations on a daily basis to respond to requests for service within Middlesex County and the City of London.

At Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Paramedic Services is responsible for the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of paramedic services, as per the direction of the Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board (“MLPS Board”) and Ministry-prescribed regulations and legislated standards, with a focus on optimizing service delivery and minimizing emergency response time through the efficient use of human, physical and financial recourses.

The duties of the Director of Paramedic Services include the planning, budgeting, organizing, coordinating, administering, managing and evaluating the Land Ambulance Service as directed by the Chief Executive Officer, MLPS Board, Middlesex County Council, relevant legislation and the appropriate standards of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • University degree in a relevant field (Paramedic, Health, Public or Business Administration). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • A thorough knowledge of legislation pertaining to the operation of land ambulance and paramedic services, including but not limited to the Ambulance Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act.
  • Knowledge of management theory and practice as it relates to supervision and personnel management, performance measurement, process improvement, government finances, and budget preparation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills that inspire commitment, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, communicating expertly both internally and externally.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts and deal with sensitive or political issues in an effective and timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage projects, translating vision and strategy into tangible results and outcomes.
  • Trustworthy leader who demonstrates openness, trust, ethics and integrity.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the empowerment, development and mentoring of staff.
Additional details and a full job description are available at www.middlesex.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $92.56 to $108.28 per hour for 35 hours per week.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.
  • Flex time/banked time off.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Ongoing training and development.
HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to Jessica Ngai, Director of Human Resources, by email at hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on August 9, 2024.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.