Ambulance Communications Officer - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Consider this challenging opportunity as an Ambulance Communications Officer with the Ministry of Health, Sudbury Central Ambulance Communications Centre.

This position is available for dedicated individuals to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Following the successful completion of the ETP training program, the employee must write and pass the Ministry of Health Ambulance Communications Officer certification examination.

The employee will return to his/her dispatch centre for a local training and coaching program as part of the training requirements.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Process 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service
Direct ambulance movements
Provide prearrival instructions
Communicate with individuals under stress
Operate complex computeraided telecommunications equipment

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

For the bilingual position only: Proficiency in English as well as oral French at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Proficiency in typing at 35 w.p.m. with 90% accuracy
Successfully pass preemployment standardized testing

Job offer is conditional on the successful completion of the following:

Satisfactory criminal record check
EntrytoPractice (ETP) training and local onthe job training
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate within 30 days of employment
Communications Officer Provincial Certification

Multi-Tasking, Organizational and Memory Recall Skills:

Ability to coordinate a variety of activities and resources
Ability to maintain control of situations while under pressure
Ability to manage ongoing stress effectively
Memory recall skills

Decision Making, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills:

Ability to use professional judgement and critically assess the problem to make sound decision
Ability to set priority and delegate when required

Interpersonal, Communication and People Skills:

Demonstrate teamwork, tact and diplomacy
Assertive communication skills to maintain control of call and calm others
Ability to provide coaching and education to others
Listening skills (part of communicating in a nonvisual environment)

Other Professional Skills:

Demonstrate customer service orientation and respect to others
Evidence of a continuous learner and ability to receive constructive criticism
Take initiative and be inspiring to others
Ability to adapt to changes and be an agent of change
Ability to follow and give directions
Good understanding of spatial concepts, and ability to read maps, calculate time, distance and movement

Hours of Work:

The hours of work are 040 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Bilingual Temporary Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Sudbury, North Region, Criminal Record Check
1 Temporary Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Sudbury, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Monday, January 16, 2023
Note:
This ad is also available in French.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confiden