Comm Officer Flight - Mississauga, Canada - Ornge

Ornge

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER-FLIGHT

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Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada.

In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We're excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Available:
Communications Officer - Flight Planning/Following

The Ornge Communications Centre (OCC) works closely with provincial hospitals, remote nursing stations, Central Ambulance Communications Centres (CACC), and other stakeholders to enable the transport of patients across Ontario.

The Operations Control Centre currently has the following vacancies as follows:

Position Status:
Temporary, Full-Time Swing

12 Month Contract

Rate:
$27.39/hour; Post Probation:
$34.65/hour

Location:

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga

Reporting To:
Operations Control Manager

Position Summary:

The Communications Officer - Flight Planning/Following will plan and coordinate air and associated land patient transportation, team transfers for neonatal and organ retrievals.

They determine the level of transportation requirements in accordance with patient care by selecting the appropriate resource based on geographical location and patient care/transportation needs.

A key aspect of this role is effective communication with Pilots, Paramedics, Doctors and various allied health care professionals to ensure the safety of each patient during the transport phase of the call.

Effectively communicate with Flight Planners, Paramedics, Physicians and various allied healthcare professionals;
Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls;
Utilize exceptional interpersonal skills, courtesy, tact and compassion when interacting with other health care professionals;
Work effectively in a demanding, challenging, emergency services environment; and
Analyze issues, develop solutions and execute plans in an individual or team oriented role.

Qualifications:

Aviation background with experience as a pilot, flight dispatcher, ATC (preferred) or Emergency Telecommunications Certificate;
Strong understanding of the aviation industry and aircraft capabilities;
Successful completion of the Ornge Communications Officer's certification training program;
Strong understanding of the provincial air ambulance system and emergency services communications;
Experience working within the Air and/or Land Ambulance Transfer System;
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer;
Dispatch experience is a definite asset; and
Ability to train and mentor is an asset.

Hours of Work:

At Ornge, we are:

Community connectors
Equity in healthcare
Strong in our convictions
Proud of the services we provide
Uplifting in our mission, values, and services

You can expect us to be:

Promoters of diversity
Champions of inclusion and accessibility
Committed to your career advancement
A tightknit culture
Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time, and more

A bit about you:

You're driven by the desire to make a difference
Excited by problem solving, you excel at inthemoment decision making
Teamwork has always been where you thrive
You're ready to put your skills into action in a fastpaced environment

What's next:

Your resume will be reviewed and only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If you require a disability accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at and request the HR Department to provide your contact information. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. A Human Resources representative with contact you within 48 hours.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.