Job Listing | Assistant Director/Deputy Chief

As a key member of the paramedic services team, the successful candidate will develop, lead, implement and evaluate a high quality, cost effective, responsible ambulance service, as defined by the Ambulance Act and Regulations. Reporting to the Chief/Director, RDPS, the incumbent will: - Develop, implement and revise operational service plans for the delivery of a performance-based emergency medical service program - Coach and lead the management team to ensure operational readiness and that services are maintained at peak performance levels - Determine the station and fleet specifications, ensuring response time standards and quality indicators are achieved - Ensure the supply and equipment inventory is maintained - Liaise with the Central Ambulance Communication Center, tiered response providers, ambulance service operators and administrative bodies to ensure the paramedic services operation continuously meets the service demands - Play a key role maintaining the Region's emergency response plan to ensure that paramedic services participates in a coordinated response in the event of a major contingency - Review and analyze call reports, current research and data to ensure that service demands are met, and associate risk is minimized - Participate in the development, monitoring and allocation of the divisional budget to ensure compliance with the approved budget fiscal control - Participate in the development and implementation of public outreach and marketing strategies to promote the paramedic operation - Provide oversight to Professional Standards and assist with investigation process as required - Provide coaching and mentoring opportunities for Commander positions specific to the Deputy role - Function as department lead on Provincial and Federal service reviews to ensure regulatory compliance See 'Download Job Listing PDF' for full details.