Job Listing | Chief

The City of Toronto is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Chief, Paramedic Services to provide oversight and strategic direction for the Paramedic Services and pre-hospital emergency health services. As the Chief your main responsibility will be to ensure public safety, emergency management, and risk mitigation for the City. A significant aspect of your role will involve setting the overall strategic direction for the Toronto Paramedic Services. This will include establishing divisional goals, objectives, and priorities that align with the strategic directions and priorities set by the Council. Your strategic leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the future of paramedic services in the City. As the Chief, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to the Mayor, relevant Standing Committees, Council, and Task Forces. Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in decision-making processes and in ensuring that the paramedic services align with the overall vision and goals of the City. As the Chief you will oversee and coordinate the policy framework and administration of the Toronto Paramedic Services public education programs. This will involve working closely with the team to develop effective educational initiatives that promote public awareness and enhance emergency preparedness in the community. You will also have the responsibility of overseeing ambulance dispatch center operations, multi-disciplinary emergency response, and a comprehensive education and development unit. This includes managing resources for continuing medical education, community medicine, logistics, facilities, and vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and readiness. Consulting with Council, you will provide explanation, rationale, and reasoning for the need to modify and/or update regulations, policies, and standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying feasible alternatives that ensure compliance while addressing the unique needs of the paramedic services. As the Chief, you will provide ongoing leadership by using effective management techniques and implementing change management processes. Developing personnel to be able to respond to a changing work environment and enhance the overall performance of the Division will be a priority. Meeting the expectations of the Council, the community, and stakeholders will be crucial in providing effective paramedic services. Conducting short and long-term financial planning and case load forecasting will be part of your responsibilities. You will play a key role in the development of budgets and establish financial management systems to ensure the implementation of Division budgets in accordance with Council direction and the budget plan. As the Chief, you will also manage media relations and represent the City in the media and other public forums relating to Toronto Paramedic Services. Your ability to effectively communicate and represent the paramedic services to the public will be essential in maintaining transparency and building trust.