Regional Municipality of Peel
Location
Ontario | Canada
Job description
The Region of Peel serves more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga and delivers a wide range of resident focused services across the Region. Peel Regional Paramedic Services is one of Canada’s busiest paramedic services. We respond to more than 140,000 calls in a typical year. The paramedics, logistics technicians, and office staff all play a role in keeping the 911 system running year round.
Reporting to the Health Services Commissioner, the Chief & Director, Paramedic Services is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the department to provide the community with the highest quality of care through the delivery of various programs – pre-hospital emergency response, community safety and relations, and community paramedicine. Providing progressive leadership and operational direction, the Chief will deliver the outcomes on the work of a multi-disciplinary staff of greater than 750+ (80% union and 20% non-union). The Chief is a member of the Health Leadership team, working closely with Public Health, Long-Term Care, Seniors Services, and Strategic Policy, Performance and Partnerships. This position will engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships and achieve results that enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors, and communities, while meeting the organization’s desire for a community for life. Creating and fostering a supportive, equitable and inclusive work environment for all employees is key, while providing psychological support to maintain a healthy workplace.
The ideal candidate will come with a university degree in Health Sciences or other related health discipline, along with practical experience as a paramedic and 8 years in a senior leadership role delivering paramedic services. You have played a key role in establishing divisional strategic and business plans in alignment with departmental and corporate goals and objectives. With sound decision making skills, you are able to make critical decisions in the areas of emergency planning, coordination and command, communications, operations and logistics. You have a solid understanding of health equity and experience working with community partners in addressing barriers to care. You have managed external contract resources, multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets, and are known for building collaborative partnerships across the industry.
The Region of Peel is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the Region of Peel throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
To explore this opportunity further, please contact Diana Rucchin at [email protected] by April 5th, 2024
Peel 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’re 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 s ince 1974, we’ve 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® 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’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Peel 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 contact [email protected]
Please 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’s 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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