Government of the Northwest Territories
Location
Yellowknife, NT | Canada
Job description
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
The Bilingual Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NWT 9-1-1 is a certified, licensed public safety telecommunicator responsible for providing safe and effective call-taking and processing of emergency services within the Northwest Territories, including pre-arrival basic medical instructions as needed. The position also provides surge, break and mealtime emergency medical call-taking, triage and dispatch services for Med-Response (GNWT air ambulance dispatch, emergency medical and support service), which services every community in the NWT.
This position is located in Yellowknife.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Typically attained by :
Certification or degree in pre-hospital emergency medical care above first responder levels ( e.g., Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic) plus two years' experience as a first responder.
OR
Training and certification in NWT 9-1-1 and Med-Response processes and systems will be provided before the incumbent begins to provide services.
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
Job tags
Salary