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

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.

Qualifications The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and competencies that foster a cooperative 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 & Benefits

Salary Range: $111,825 – $133,107

Collective Agreement

N/A 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.

📌 Commander, Paramedic Services (Winnipeg)
🏢 District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board
📍 Winnipeg