Details Position
Position:  Commander of Operations
Competition number:         #2024-115
Location:  Paramedic Services
Employment Status:  Permanent Full-Time
Reporting to:  Manager/Deputy Chief of Operations & Performance
Union affiliation:  Non-Union
Wage range:  $51.91/hr – $64.89/hr ($107,972.80-$134,971.20/annually)

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Flexible Work Arrangements (including hybrid work)
  • Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
  • OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
  • Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing and making decisions to ensure effective day-to-day operation and coordination of a section of the Paramedic Service and is accountable for the organization and delivery of all field operational services relative to their operational section.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary education in Paramedicine, health sciences, or related discipline. Possess and maintain all qualifications as a Primary Care Paramedic (or higher), as required under the Ambulance Act. A post secondary diploma or degree in Public or Business Administration, Leadership, or Management is preferred.
  • Demonstrated supervisory or management experience within a unionized environment. Leadership experience within health care or other public sector environments is preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Experience with business intelligence and quality improvement software is an asset.
  • Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services and outcomes.
  • Clearly demonstrated skills to operationalize strategic concepts.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, acts, statutes and regulations related to municipal and program specific operations including the Ambulance Act, Coroner’s Act, Highway Traffic Act and Incident Management Systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and a vehicle with insurance is required.

MORE INFORMATION:

  • All candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete a presentation, further details will be provided with the Candidate’s interview invitation.
  • Interviews will be conducted in January 2025
  • For detailed information regarding this position view the full Job Profile.

Posting Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024
Closing Date: Friday, December 20th, 2024, by 4:00 p.m.

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.
Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.