Emergency Medical Services Education Officer

Position Overview

The EMS Education Officer:

• Promote and coordinate a comprehensive education program within ERS.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure safe, effective and appropriate patient care that will shape an environment for clinical and service excellence.
• Provide support for and participate in the accreditation process.
• Ensure staff are proficient, competent and havethe knowledge necessary to provide high quality patient care.

Experience

• 5 years of experience practicing at the Primary Care Paramedic level (minimum).
• Experience implementing education programs and 2 years at an Advanced Life Support level are preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program from an accredited Canadian education institution, or a College of Paramedics of Manitoba approved equivalent.
• Graduate of Advanced Care Paramedic program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba at the Primary Care Paramedic level, and is a member in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from an accredited training provider or must successfully complete the certification within six months of hire.
• Instructor status in BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, PHTLS is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate and encourage others to follow the principles of the LEADS framework; Leading themselves, engaging others, achieving results, developing coalitions, and participating in Systems transformation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds; experience in the use of Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology, software programs, and equipment; and the ability to speak multiple languages  and competence in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values are considered assets.

Physical Requirements

• Must provide a Physical Fitness Assessment by an approved fitness assessment provider.
• Travel by multiple vehicle types, where inclement weather conditions are anticipated. General risks of responding to a variety of ERS calls.
• Infrequent exposure to a variety of high stress, physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding situations, and increased potential for exposure to communicable disease.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment (80+lbs/36.3+lg).
• Must have a valid Class 4 Manitoba driver’s license (at a minimum) and use of a personal motor vehicle for travel within the zone and province as required.