Chief of Paramedic Services

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Chief of Paramedic Services & Emergency Management

**Posting Date**: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
**Starting Rate**: $153,326 annually
**Salary Range**: $153,326 - $179,370 annually
**Hours of Work**: 37.5 hours per week
**Classification**: Management, Class 7
**Status**: Permanent full-time

**The District**:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. **It’s what we do**

**The Opportunity**:
The Chief of Paramedic Services & Emergency Management directs the planning, delivery, management and
evaluation of Paramedic Services, community paramedicine, and community emergency management in
accordance with Council directives, legislated standards and prescribed regulations. This position ensures
strategic alliances with other community and emergency service providers and corporate support
services. Additionally, the Chief leads dispersed teams by fostering collaboration, optimizing resources, and
driving performance.

**What you will do**:

- Act as the advisor to members of the Senior Management Team, the CAO and Council on matters related

to paramedic services, community paramedicine, and emergency services policy, program development,
and operations.
- Provide leadership, direction and technical support to the District’s Paramedic Services management and

staff consistent with District values, policies and procedures including recruitment, deployment, training and
performance management.
- Ensure the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, standards, deployment plans

and programs governing paramedic services operations in compliance with provincial legislation and
municipal by-laws.
- Prepare presentations, reports and recommendations and attend meetings of Standing Committees,

Council, public meetings and community organizations to inform on on-going departmental matters.
- Develop and maintain effective quality assurance / risk management programs.
- Develop, recommend and control the annual capital and operating budgets for the division, and ensure that

expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
- Lead the development of strategic plans and initiatives to achieve the current and anticipated future

requirements of the District and the community.
- Accountable for the District’s community emergency management activities in accordance with applicable

regulations and ensure the plan is actively reviewed, updated and practiced.
- Respond to major emergencies and provide support/ direction as required.
- Represent the District and act as liaison with the base hospital, local hospitals, local fire departments,

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), and other stakeholders.
- Ensure availability and maintenance of facilities, supplies and equipment.

**What you will need**:

- University degree in health care, business or public administration, or related field or equivalent
- Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in the delivery and/or management of emergency

medical services in progressively responsible positions

collective agreements
- Working knowledge of the Ambulance Act and its associated regulations and standards, the Occupational

Health & Safety Act, Emergency Management Civil Protection Act, and other related legislation
- Knowledge and experience in emergency planning and management
- High level of communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical and business planning skills
- Valid driver’s license in good standing

**What we are offering**:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid leaves
- OMERS pension
- Work-life flexibility
- Perks and discounts
- Wellness programs
- Fostering and fun environment
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

**The Next Step**
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
**APPLY NOW** or visit our **careers page** for other opportunities.

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any question