Superintendent, Logistics and Support Services (Paramedic Services)
Job Number: 2466
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: 1001 Erb's Road, Waterloo, ON / 120 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Logistics and Support Services
Division: Public Health and Paramedic Services
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (1200-2000 and will rotate between an 0830-1630 and 1200-2000 shedule on a monthly basis)
Union: Management/Management Support
Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 03
Salary Range: $38.62 - $48.27 per hour
Closing Date: March 10, 2025
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
The Role
Supervises the availability, maintenance, sanitizing, and stocking of vehicles, equipment, and supplies required for paramedics to provide care.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Supervises fleet support staff, sharing responsibility with the Deputy Chief for hiring, orientation, training, guidance, direction, and performance management.
- Supervises vehicle cleaning, checking, and stocking for shift changes and deep cleaning per schedule/as needed, and related documentation per Ministry requirements.
- Supervises cleaning and preventive maintenance of equipment (e.g., stretchers, stair chairs, defibrillators, oxygen and suction equipment, radios, chargers, batteries).
- Maintains station inventory according to set levels, in collaboration with corporate stores. Coordinates weekly stock orders with same. Has a p-card.
- Coordinates maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles with corporate Fleet Management, in conjunction with management.
- Issues uniforms to staff. Forwards uniform requests to management.
- Provides input to management regarding service contracts and inventory needs.
- Has contact with corporate Fleet Management and stores to arrange for supplies and services.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of apparatus and equipment related to paramedic services, normally acquired through a Grade 12 education, plus progressively responsible related experience.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, collective agreements, and related legislation (e.g., Ambulance Act and its associated Regulations and Standards, privacy, health and safety).
- Communication and leadership skills to supervise, train, motivate, develop, and support staff; deal with related issues; make presentations to staff and management; and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to read reports, procedures, manuals, and documents related to operations, maintenance, and safety to ensure work is carried out per standards and legislation. Ability to write general correspondence and complete forms.
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, and a medication and supply management system.
- Must have a valid Class G drivers licence (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate Regional vehicles. Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region.
- Must have a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.
- Ability to provide support to staff and respond to urgent issues beyond regularly scheduled work hours, as deemed necessary.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Region of Waterloo invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400, TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.
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