Deputy Manager - Petrolia, Canada - County of Lambton

County of Lambton

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Petrolia, Canada

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Description

Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents.

The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services.

Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Overview

The Manager of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides leadership, guidance and direction for the County's emergency land ambulance operations in accordance with relevant legislation and County policies.

The position provides overall planning and direction for the Department and ensures all statutory provisions are fulfilled, programs are efficiently administered, professional standards are maintained, budgetary requirements are met, staff are properly supervised and the needs of the residents of Lambton County, related to ambulance services are met.

Responsibilities include:

facility management including physical base station operation and maintenance, contract management, administration and development of capital and operating budgets, reporting and managing relationships with founders and various government agencies and ministries.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and Corporate Responsibilities:

Coordinate, plan, direct and evaluate services in accordance with the legislated requirements for certification as a land ambulance operator in accordance with the Ministry of Health, County policies and community needs
Establish departmental goals, objectives and performance outcomes and ensure mandates are met
Attend Council/Committee meetings as requested, providing information about programs and services and carry out special projects as requested
Prepare administrative reports as required
Monitor the operation of all assigned programs and services, revise and update policies and procedures when required and ensure changes are communicated to all concerned and recorded in manuals and guidelines
Provide technical advice on EMS issues and interpret legislation. Provide specialist advice to members of County Council/Committee, General Manager, other Managers, staff and public
Respond to inquiries from the media and individuals on programs and services in accordance with County policy and ensure staff's responses are appropriate
Provide advice to, cooperate and maintain liaison with other professional, voluntary and official agencies within the community, as well as municipal, provincial and federal government departments, educational institutions and other groups concerned with the delivery of emergency medical services
Provide leadership in implementation of corporate initiatives and practices
Create report templates for various Emergency Medical Services related functions as requested by Ministry of Health
Annually evaluate all departmental operations and report achieved results to Divisional General Manager
Manage collective bargaining issues
Regularly monitor federal and provincial legislation such as Ambulance Act, Canada Health Act, Patient Care Standards etc. and make recommendations for changes as needed
Establish strategic networks by sitting on executive committees and subcommittees.
Represent the County of Lambton at public inquiries, Coroner's Inquests and hearings
Liaise with other Emergency Services, Health Care Providers and associations, government departments, the general public and local media to promote the department's services
Maintain uptodate knowledge regarding programs and funding opportunities available federally and provincially to promote programs

Human Resources Management:

Manage and supervise the ongoing 24/7 day to day operation of the Emergency Medical Services in accordance with County policies, current collective agreements and strategic direction
Hire, promote and discipline staff in accordance with County policies and various collective agreements
Respond to grievances for SEIU Local 1 and provide input into collective bargaining process, e.g. proposals, statutes, analyses
Provide support and guidance to supervisory staff in addressing employee and operational issues
Quarterly review and reporting on attendance and absenteeism reports, data and records to control staffing costs
Assess injury and illness data and promote programs, i.e. modified work, to support employees returning to work
Address staff complaints and/or Labour Relations disputes as required
Act as a member of the Labour Management team
Responsible for the safety and well