Job Listing | Deputy Chief

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Certification & Licenses • The equivalent of a post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in Business Administration, Emergency Management, or related field. • Formal degree/diploma in adult education or Advanced Care Paramedicine would be considered an asset. • AEMCA and ability to maintain certification through RPPEO in symptom relief and SAED. • Occupational Health and Safety Certification or a willingness to obtain within one year of employment. • Valid Ontario Class “F” Driver’s License is required. Experience • Minimum of five (5) years of management/supervisory experience in a unionized emergency services setting. Knowledge • Knowledge of inventory control and maintenance. • Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Continued Quality Improvement and other statistical measurement tools is required. • Budgeting experience, knowledge of competitive bid/procurement procedures and processes. Skills & Abilities • Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with paramedic team, other departments, law enforcement agencies, fire services, health care facilities and the general public. • Ability to effectively manage staff, equipment, facilities and operations associated with multiple site locations. • Excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiation and presentation skills. • Excellent written/verbal communication skills. • Professional competencies related to life long learning, public relations and health environment awareness. • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external clients and consumers in a professional manner. • Strong organizational skills; detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple complex tasks and activities meeting conflicting priorities and timelines. • Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) within a team-delivered organizational model. • Computer literate in relevant technologies including strong working knowledge of MS Office and variety of software and database applications and will also be required to learn new technologies and tools as they evolve. • Must be in good mental and physical condition to perform emergency calls if required.