Description
Position Type:
Permanent*
Closing date:
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Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.
We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.
The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.
In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.
There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.
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Title: ACP EPSO Specialist (Alternate)
Rate of Pay: $37.12 - $43.93
Status: Full-time
Location: Yarmouth, Pubnico or Barrington
Nature of Position:
The Emergency Preparedness and Special Operations (EPSO) Division collaborates with regional operation teams in the surveillance, planning, response, recovery, and reporting of non-routine events and projects throughout Nova Scotia.
EPSO Specialists are required to contribute to the Operations Division by specializing in Bio-Haz, bariatric, psychiatric transports, and police operations, and incident management support. In addition to special operations duties, candidates will be responsible for the maintenance and replenishment of the equipment Bariatric Unit(s), Bio-Haz equipment, disaster caches, all-terrain vehicles and role specific PPE.
EPSO Specialists will be responsible to initiate, develop, and maintain organization relationships with stakeholder groups (Police Spec. Ops., Fire Services, and healthcare institutions). These Specialists must be able to wear air-purifying respirators for long periods (up to 6 hours) and be able to operate all-terrain vehicles in any season. Specialists are also required to be outside in extreme weather, water, and hazardous environments for long periods of time. The EPSO Specialists must be prepared to respond to incidents using helicopters, planes, and boats for long durations.
The successful candidates will be required to perform overtime on occasion (up to 24hrs per pay period) and may require to be routinely seconded from routine operations to perform special operation projects that may require domestic or international travel. Also, must be available to work a variety of hours as shifts may vary in length.
This full-time role will be as a paramedic in a system status ambulance and will be moved to the EPSO role when required.
This position can be based out of Yarmouth (Home of Bar Habour Ferry to Maine, Pubnico (Acadian History) or Barrington (the Lobster capitol of Canada) in Nova Scotia.
Qualifications:
• Must be a registered ACP paramedic.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in paramedic practice preferred.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, organizational, and excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in team building, and clinical practice, conflict management and relationship building.
• Demonstrated commitment to service provision, continuous learning and professional development required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and effectively with others required.
• Must have a clean criminal record check.
Assets:
• Certificate in CBRNE - Basic
• Basic HAZMAT Life Support
• ATV drivers certificate
• ICS training
• Formal leadership training
Selection:
These leadership positions are only open to paramedics who are team orientated individuals who have excellent communication, clinical, and organizational skills. Preference in awarding positions will follow the IUOE Collective Agreement.
Interested candidates shall submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter describing your interest in joining the EPSO Program.
- A criminal record declaration dated within 90 days of the application deadline
The operations leadership team will select a core group of candidates for a formal interview followed by a persona protection comfort and health and fitness assessment.
The operations leadership team will select a core group of candidates for a formal interview followed by a persona protection comfort and health and fitness assessment.
What we offer:
- Opportunities for growth within
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Competitive employee benefits program including 100% employer paid Health & Dental premiums
- Matching pension contribution program
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Emergency Medical Care falls under the Nova Scotia provincial protocol for mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination. In accordance with this mandate, subject to any approved accommodation, all new employees hired or existing employees (applying for new positions), will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days or more after receiving the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.
