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The Opportunity
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth 811 Mental Health and Addictions for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.
EMC delivers a high-quality pre-hospital care program and Telehealth service to Nova Scotians each and every day. We achieve this through the more than 1,400 employees who work with us including highly-trained paramedics, nurses, medical communication officers and support staff.
As an employee of EMC we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a healthy, safe and respectful workplace.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
The position entails, but is not limited to the following:
· Load the Logistics truck, deliver medical supplies to any given EMC base, per established schedule
· Transport ambulances to designated Fleet Centres and/or stations, as assigned.
· Ensure vehicles that are transported to bases are washed down of road debris
· Operate all system and company vehicles in accordance with Nova Scotia laws as well as all applicable Policies and Procedures of EMC and EHS
· Interact professionally at all times with EMC and EHS stakeholders
What you'll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Nova Scotia Class 4 Driver's License (in good standing order)
· WHMIS certification
· Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills in dealing with people and working in groups.
· Ability to work alone with minimal supervision. Exercises a degree of discretion and independent judgment.
· Ability to work irregular work schedules
· Ability to sit/drive for periodic long stretches of time
· Willing to complete the EMC Driving Safety Program
· Willing to complete the orientation program as defined for the role specific to Safety Programs including PPE and Safe Work Practice Policies
If interested in this opportunity, apply online at by submitting your cover letter and resume by July 19, 2020.
www.emci.ca
EMC thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A little bit about us
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC)
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.