Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC)

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Advises organizational implementation of the National Standards of Canada for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace and Psychological Health & Safety in the Paramedic Service Organization.
• Provides leadership, advice and support on the development of a comprehensive PH&S program and provides recommendations regarding PH&S principles and best practices.
• Advises on the integration and sustainment of a psychological health and safety program
• Builds strong working relationships across EMC and with external partners.
• Supports the organization in assessing for psychological hazards and risks.
• Provides guidance in the development and implementation of activities to address the risks identified to support psychological health and safety.
• Reviews internal and external resources and tools to support resiliency. Makes recommendations to support approved initiatives, programs, education and training for employees and leaders.
• Provides input on the development of new programs and educational initiatives.
• Provides guidance for the systematic and sustainable creation of opportunities, building coalitions and connections and removing systemic barriers for employees to actualize ideas and leverage required support and resources from the organization.
• Participates on and/or provides advice for the organization and any committees focused on staff health and wellbeing.
• Works collaboratively with the organization to support research, implementation of evidence-based practices, planning and implementation of prevention activities, including, but not limited to educational support as part of the collaborative stepped care approach to workplace wellbeing.
• Advises the organization on the development and implementation of strategies that focus on prevention/early intervention/self-efficacy.
• Assists with the development of measurement indicators, data collection and analysis tools to assess effectiveness of the psychological health and safety program.

• Graduate level degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychotherapy or Psychology.
• Member of the relevant professional association and licensed by the applicable Nova Scotian regulatory body.
• Minimum of five years' related experience, preferred with experience with health care providers and/or emergency services providers.
• Knowledge of a trauma informed approach to service delivery.
• Expertise and practical experience in workplace psychological health and safety program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of emergency medical services and emergency dispatch services employees and the associated job stressors and exposures a strong asset.
• Experience in clinical practice involving first responders or PTSD a strong asset.

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.

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.

EMC falls under the Nova Scotia provincial protocol for mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination. In accordance with this mandate, subject to any approved accommodation, all new employees hired or existing employees (applying for new positions) will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, "fully vaccinated" means 14 days or more after receiving the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representing 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, and persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.

If you are interested in this position and would like to be a part of a high-performing organization, please submit your cover letter and resume. Posting will stay open until position is filled.

We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.