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Posting Details:
Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:00pm
Position Status: Full-time, permanent
Estimated Start Date: September 2025
Openings: 1 vacancy
Hourly Rate: $49.90/hr. - $58.71/hr. (rate effective October 1, 2024)
Hours per Week: 40 hours per week. Flexible and work-from-home arrangements are available for eligible employees.
Position Location: Peterborough, Ontario.
Position Group: Non-Union
Competition #: NUG-25-17
What you'll do:
The Superintendent, Community Paramedics is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and the direct oversight of Community Paramedicine programs to address service and community needs; including program analysis and program improvement recommendations; ensuring responsive service delivery; overseeing the achievement of research and community paramedicine program objectives; supporting program and budget development; control of expenditures; continuous quality improvement and risk management for assigned programs in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, guidelines, standards and directives. The Superintendent reports to the Commander, Community Programs.
Community Paramedicine Innovation: Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community paramedicine programs ensuring services meet legislative standards, client needs, and organizational goals. Use performance metrics to track program impact and identify future gaps through data-driven analysis and strategic insight.
Quality & Service Excellence: Oversee quality assurance initiatives, continuously improving program outcomes and compliance with policies, guidelines, and regulations. Working with the Professional Standards Department, implement process improvements and monitor service delivery effectiveness.
Lead with Purpose & Professionalism: Provide hands-on leadership and supervision to paramedics promoting clinical excellence, staff well-being, and workplace safety.
Community Engagement: Represent the program through presentations, outreach, and collaborative initiatives with healthcare providers, community partners, and allied agencies.
In accordance with County Policy, a Vulnerable Sector Police Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment.
Selection Process: Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to take place in mid-to-late August. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.
This job is for you if…
Our non-negotiables: You have post secondary education in paramedicine or related field.
Experience: You have significant experience in the Provincial ambulance system, gained by working as a Primary Care or Advanced Care Paramedic, along with Supervisory experience in EMS, preferably within Community Paramedicine.
Certifications: Maintains certification to be employed as a paramedic in Ontario in accordance with the Ambulance Act, including certification as EMCA or AEMCA. Must have Valid "F" Class License.
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience using legislation, policy, and data to analyze situations, interpret regulations, and make sound, client-centered decisions.
Communication: Ability to deliver impactful written and verbal communication to engage, inform, and inspire diverse internal and external audiences.
Leadership: Proven leadership experience from health or social service settings, driving team performance while supporting professional growth and accountability.
Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers paid time off, OMERS pension enrollment, access to an employee assistance program, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, disability coverage and life insurance.
Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!
Community: You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.
Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection.
If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please contact the People Services Department at hrinfo@ptbocounty.ca. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.
