Program Assistant

PROGRAM ASSISTANT - EDUCATION - SUMMER STUDENT

Reference #: 2025-58

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

Program Assistant - Education - Summer Student

Department/Section

Clinical Affairs

Employment Status

Contract Full Time

Targeted Salary Range

$17.20

Work Mode

On-Site

Location

2027 Derek Burney Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Posting Open Date

April 16, 2025

Posting Close Date

April 23, 2025

Key Accountabilities:

- Secondary support for the simulation technologist in Thunder Bay in setting up, rotating, cleaning, and maintaining, simulation equipment during intensive periods.
- Support the Simulation Program in Thunder Bay.
- Complete the simulation equipment catalogue - a document consolidating important manufacturer information about all simulation equipment at each base and a tracking system for where various simulation assets are located.
- Assist the Program Lead for Initial Education in auditing competency tracking completion by preceptors and collating assessment data from simulation weeks for interpretation and review by faculty educators.
- Assist the Program Lead for CPD in tracking of Additional Credits and data tracking surrounding CPD completion prior to the start of the second CPD Term.
- Assist in daily operations of Thunder Bay Ornge base.
- Provide administrative support.
- Tracking of medical equipment.
- Administrative tasks include faxing, scanning, photocopying, filing and document preparation.
- Internal and external meetings (including videoconference and teleconference).
- Data entry.
- Support scheduling of students and faculty for education events.
- Preparation for education events - support simulation set up and take down & classroom bookings.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Preference for current students in health care or aviation programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Very good organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize work and balance multiple fluctuating and highly demanding priorities.
- Proven advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn quickly and work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to employ tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues.

At Ornge, we are:

- Community connectors.
- Equity in healthcare.
- Strong in our convictions.
- Proud of the services we provide.
- Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

- Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
- Promoters of diversity.
- Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
- Committed to your career advancement.
- A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

- You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
- Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
- Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
- You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

- All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? **Join us**.

**Ornge. Lives uplifted.