Job Description

About the County

"Bold and beautiful Bruce County ... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation."
The journey to an ever-better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some pretty amazing things!

Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.

Paramedic Services

Bruce County Paramedic Service employs a staff of about 100 Full time and Part time paramedics that provide pre-hospital care to citizens and visitors of Bruce County. With a fleet of 9 ambulances and 1 supervisor unit stationed in 7 communities across the County we are ready to be deployed anywhere as needed.

Bruce County Paramedic Service is committed to:

- Providing quality community-based emergency health services.

- Maintaining and improving the skills of our paramedics.

- Promoting public relations and providing community awareness and prevention programs.

- Enhancing our partnerships with other emergency services such as Fire and Police Departments including assisting with the development and maintenance of Tiered Response.

- Ensuring responses to emergencies meet our CTAS Response

About the Job

The County of Bruce is seeking qualified Primary Care Paramedics for part-time positions within the Paramedic Services Department. Part-time Paramedics do not have regularly scheduled hours and are called on to work shifts on both short and long notice to replace full-time paramedics. The Primary Care Paramedic provides direct patient care consistent with provincial legislation, regulations, and standards as well as County of Bruce policies and procedures. Candidates must be able to provide reasonable availability to accept shifts at any one of the seven stations throughout the County, based on the current Collective Agreement.

Location:
Various Locations - Chesley, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Sauble Beach, Tobermory, Walkerton, Wiarton

Salary & Benefits

Salary
The starting rate is $38.40 per hour plus a percentage paid in lieu of benefits and vacation.

Benefits
- Shift Premiums for Nights and Weekends
- Opportunity to enroll in the OMERS Pension Plan
- Percentage paid in lieu of benefits and vacation
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program (LTC)
- Educational Assistance for skills development and career advancement
- Employee Discounts to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, shopping, health & wellness, sport and more!

Health, Safety & Wellness
- Health & Safety Program
- Workplace Mental Health Program
- Health & Wellness Committee Activities
- Winter Loan Program offering equipment rentals for you discover Bruce County\'s winter wonderland!

Requirements

Current qualifications as a Primary Care Paramedic as per the Ambulance Act of Ontario:
- College Diploma from a Paramedic Program at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) Certificate
- Current SWORBHP certification or the ability to obtain

Additional Requirements:
- Valid Class \xe2\x80\x9cF\xe2\x80\x9d Driver\'s License
- Current certification in CPR (Heart & Stroke BLS Provider Level or equivalent)
- Current immunizations as per Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards
- Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (2 doses)
- Proof of completion of Ministry of Health Long Term Care mandatory training programs
- Physical Agility Certificate from an Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Testing site (OPPAT), or proof of registration for this testing at the time of application. Successful completion required prior to job offer.

Assets:
- Current intravenous therapy skill set certified through the Ontario Base Hospital Group Medical Advisory Committee approved program. (Successful completion of this program will be required within 1 year of employment if not currently certified.)

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt of a clear Criminal Reference Check (vulnerable sector screen). Paramedics are also subject to an annual driver\'s license check to ensure class and currency.

Privacy

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

Additional Information

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Company

County of Bruce

Location

Paramedic Services

Opening Date

Aug 21, 2023

Closing Date

Sep 14, 2023 11:58 PM

Starting Date

Oct 23, 2023

Requirements

Type Description Status
AEMCA Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) Required Before Job Starts
CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required Before Job Starts
IVTHERAPY IV Therapy Certified Required within 365 days after job starts
VSS Vulnerable Sector Screen (Police Check) Required Before Job Starts
DIPLOMA College Diploma Required Before Job Starts
ANALY 0 Analytical Skills Required Before Job Starts
ASSSK 0 Assessment Skills Required Before Job Starts
CRIT-THIN0 Advanced critical thinking skills Required Before Job Starts
LEAD 0 Leadership Required Before Job Starts
PRESS 0 Work under Pressure Required Before Job Starts
PROBSOL 0 Ability to Problem Solve Required Before Job Starts
DRIVE F Drivers License Required Before Job Starts

The County of Bruce