Job Description

Your Opportunity:Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a professional for a high-profile exciting position as the Operations Supervisor for our Emergency Medical Services(EMS) Calgary Operations. This key leadership role is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership, and organization of EMS activities within the Calgary Zone. This position is responsible and accountable for making front-line operational decisions and having direct leadership responsibility for contributing to the achievement of the goals of the EMS. These are not ordinary times for our EMS Department and we need a strong, resilient trailblazer who thrives in the face of change. You\'ll be at the forefront of creating innovative solutions and managing precious resources within our operating environment. You are talented in fostering partnerships with public agencies, government, committees, and other partners to achieve organizational goals, and have a strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. In addition to your excellent communication and decision-making skills, you are a guide, coach and mentor to 20+ Advanced Care Paramedics, Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders. If you\'re ready to take your EMS career to the next level and want to help shape the future of EMS Operations for Canada\'s largest province-wide health system, this is your chance. AHS is Canada\'s first fully integrated health system and is a top-rated employer nationally and provincially, as well as a top employer for youth and diversity. Work for a supportive employer with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. ** Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. **Description:The Supervisor performs a leadership role in the EMS Division and reports directly to the EMS Manager. This position is responsible and accountable for providing daily direction, leadership and organization over the activities of EMS in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. The Supervisor of EMS will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including other health professionals, first responders, fire rescue, and police agencies. The Supervisor is also responsible for Daily operational field management of pre-hospital care, patient transport services and special operations. Planning, allocating and managing physical, human and fiscal resources and assessing resource requirements to meet the greatest needs in service delivery. Promoting innovative practice and quality improvement to enhance service provision consistent with regional and provincial objectives. Safety performance of the staff and the development and implementation of mitigation strategies related to the work related to lost time events. Communication with staff related to corporate, departmental and branch operations, ensuring staff have the information to safely and effectively perform required tasks. Performance management/evaluation, ensuring performance is consistent with established standards, medical protocols, policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care and service delivery. Provides input in a consultative manner when requested to do so. Is the significant vector in the communication of strategic plans due to the communication responsibility of the position. Commitment to providing quality emergency medical services.

• Classification: Supervisor
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: EMS Operations Calgary Zone
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-SEP-2024
• Date Available: 23-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.02
• Maximum Salary: $66.92
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:Graduate of a Paramedic program recognized by the Alberta College of Paramedics. Currently registered in good standing or ability to register with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Minimum of three (3) years experience in an Emergency Service role with a minimum of two (2) years progressive leadership experience in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity.
Additional Required Qualifications:Valid Alberta Class 4 Operators License with no more than 6 demerits. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Diploma or degree in healthcare administration, business, or leadership. Demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, and client-focused orientation. Ability to foster partnerships to achieve organizational goals ideally within a unionized environment.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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