Supervisor, Temporary Full-time, Parry Sound Ems

**Supervisor** **Parry Sound EMS** **Job Posting: Non-Union 2024-351** **Temporary Full-Time Position (October 2024 until approximately March 2025)** **About the Organization**: Located on the coast of **beautiful Georgian Bay**, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area. Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital. As well as being recognized as a "pace-setter" hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients. For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website. **About the Opportunity**: We are currently looking for an EMS Supervisor to join our interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals. Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Medical Services, the incumbent will work as a member of the management team. This role will provide leadership, direction, and expertise to the EMS Department and all program activities. The hours of work include all shifts and weekends, and being on-call as required on a rotational basis acting as duty officer. **Responsibilities** - Training and Education (assisting in the delivery of mandatory EMS training, and acting as a resource for internal and external groups and agencies such as the Ministry of Health or Regional Base Hospital); - Management Duties (assuming Incident Command as required, ensuring compliance to collective agreements, monitoring budgets and expenditures, scheduling, maintenance, and participating in performance reviews); - Community Engagement (participating in EMS Community Paramedicine Program, public relations programs with the public, government agencies, community partners and outside agencies, and participating in community disaster planning). **About the Benefits**: In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly wage. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits: - Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) - 13% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (9% if enrolled in HOOPP) - 4% vacation pay - Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - Wellness Program & onsite gym Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment, allowing you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity **to grow in an established and highly respected organization**, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community. **More About You**: You will need to have: - A current certificate as an Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant; - Requirements and qualifications as prescribed in the Ontario Ambulance Act; - Valid Class F driver’s license; - Training and experience in a unionized environment preferred; - Proficiency with personal computers, familiarity with word processing programs and associated software; - Familiar with all applicable legislation and regulations, including but not limited to the Ambulance Act and OHS Act; - Experience in training and instructing adults; - Knowledge of Emergency Response Procedures; - Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct correspondence and reports; - Excellent oral communication skills including the ability to speak using appropriate vocabulary and grammar, the ability to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and the ability to speak and interact with persons of diverse backgrounds; - Skill in supervising staff including the ability to delegate responsibilities, organize objectives, and evaluate subordinates’ effectiveness with safety as a priority for employees, patients, and clients; - Demonstrated experience in critical decision making; - Leadership style that facilitates and promotes team work. **Please note**:For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for indivi