Job Description

Advisor, Paramedic Culture & Well BeingParamedic Services - Health ServicesStatus: Contract Full Time; Duration: 24 MonthsSalary Range: $100,172 - $125,213 per annum, plus comprehensive benefitsWork Mode: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days in the office per week *see below for more details about this work mode.Location: 1600 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton, OnHours of work: 35 per weekWho we are: We save lives and provide Peel\xe2\x80\x99s residents and visitors with unsurpassed pre-hospital care. We dedicate our lives to providing expert, reliable pre-hospital and community care while ensuring the needs of our community are efficiently met.What you will do in this role:In this position you will be responsible for providing advisory, strategic planning, analysis, development, management and evaluation of Well-Being Programs that support the psychological and physical health of Paramedic Services employees. Utilizing your experience, you will identify the needs and develop, coordinate and deliver specialized well-being training/education programs as well as oversee capacity building for resiliency and other proactive and/or preventive measures and programs.

• Leads strategic planning of Psychological Well-being Programs and Initiatives for Paramedic Services, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives
• Develops and recommends psychological health and safety programs, practices and strategies, under the direction of the Manager
• Conducts regular analysis, surveys, and assessments to determine psychological health needs and areas requiring planning and support
• Responsible for compliance with presumptive legislation for first responders and associated programs for work related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Assists the Manager in developing annual business/work plans and in developing service plans and staffing proposals
• Assists with management of team budget/expense management
• Liaises with management, Human Resources, community colleges, regulatory bodies, government and external agencies, vendors, contractors and the public
• Establishes and leads related committees, meetings, task forces, working groups and special projects

What the role requires:

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Health Sciences or Psychology, or related field
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar capacity, including conducting research, and analysis of statistical data and trends
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required
• Valid Ontario Class \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Experience in development of policies, including research, writing, interpreting and evaluating policies
• Experience working within a diversity, equity and inclusion lens
• Knowledge of applicable Standards, Acts, Regulations, Directives, Policies, Legislation, and operations pertinent to Paramedic Services
• Polished understanding of developing business/work plans and staffing proposals
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and best practices for workplace and psychological well-being and Occupational Stress/PTSD prevention strategies
• Familiarity with CSA Standards for Psychological Health & Safety in Paramedic Services
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications
• Demonstrated skills in researching, writing/editing and program development
• Leadership competencies including operating strategically, leveraging diversity and differences, customer focused, ensuring accountability, managing complex problems, financial management, employing interactive and effective communication

Nice to have:

• A Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in related field
• Paramedic Services experience
• Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) designation

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis, starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you\'ll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you\'ll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 1600 Bovaird Dr, E, Brampton, ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.It\'s important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we\'re compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technologyKindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.About UsPeel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.We\xe2\x80\x99re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.Recognized by Canada\'s Healthy Workplace Month\xc2\xae with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.Additional InformationPeel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contactPlease be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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