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AMBULANCE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 1(On-call replacement)
Organization:
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Division:
Emergency Health Services
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
16710 - Ambulance Communications Officer 1
Salary:
$27.00 - $33.03 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
A challenging opportunity exists in a central ambulance communications centre. We are seeking dedicated individuals to: work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment; process 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service; direct ambulance movements; provide pre-arrival instructions; communicate with individuals under stress; and operate complex computer-aided telecommunications equipment
About the job
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and memory recall skills; ability to maintain control under pressure and use professional judgment; excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills; skill in handling situations in a professional manner; excellent leadership, customer service, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills; proficiency in computer software and computer-based telecommunications applications; good understanding of spatial concepts (e.g., reading maps, calculating time, distance and movement); demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and information; typing at 35 wpm with 90% accuracy
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Only candidates who clearly identify they meet these qualifications will be considered. Job offer conditional upon: satisfactory criminal record check; valid standard first-aid and targeted responder CPR certificate, Ambulance Communications Officer provincial certification, Restricted Radio Operator certification, and successful completion of on-the-job training.
Apply by:
Monday, December 10, 2012 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 440 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Monday, November 26, 2012
Note:
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
- The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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