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Transport Operator

Medavie

PE Charlottetown, PE Charlottetown

Transport Operator

Medavie

PE Charlottetown, PE Charlottetown
 
Salary: Information not available
 
County: 39
 
PE Charlottetown
PE Summerside
Part time
Posted 30+ Days Ago
R-253266

Position Type:

Casual - Occasionnel

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Closing date:

2025-03-30

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Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

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In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Safe and prudent operation of IEMS vehicle.
  • Supporting and assisting clients /patients while placing in or removing from the vehicle.
  • Safely moving patients from bed to stretcher/wheelchair or while moving on stretcher or wheelchair.
  • Interacting professionally at all times with employees of IEMS and stakeholders.
  • Operating all system and company vehicles in accordance with Prince Edward Island laws as well as all applicable Policies and Proce
  • dures and Safe Work Practices of IEMS.
  • Completing all work-related documentation required by management within required time frames.
  • Maintaining on-going cleanliness of vehicle, station, and/or premises during scheduled shift.
  • Practicing good hygiene and demonstrating socially accepted customer service skills when interacting with clients, family members, other emergency services, colleagues and with the general public.
  • Displaying decision-making capability and taking initiative as needed.
  • Operating of communications equipment and interacting with Medical Communication Centre, as needed.
  • Practicing effective infection control measures including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Checking and visually inspecting vehicle daily and for pre-trip awareness.
  • Operating vehicle and practicing defensive driving techniques while following traffic laws at all times.
  • Assessing and monitoring vehicle operating conditions, and report issues.
  • Monitoring passengers to ensure their safety and contacting the Medical Communications Centre for assistance as needed.
  • Maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality as transport of any client/passenger using this service falls within our Privacy mandate.
  • Performing other such similar, comparable or related duties required or assigned.
  • Providing medical assistance as required under the direction of the paramedic they will be assigned with.
  • As the ideal candidate for this position, you:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Posses a valid Class 4 driver’s license with the province of Prince Edward Island (or equivalent) or willing to obtain prior to hire date.
  • Must have a safe driving record.
  • Will be required to provide a criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check.
  • Have additional courses centering around driver education would be considered an asset.
  • Current First Aid qualification including AED or willing to complete training prior to start. Willing to take additional training.
  • Have experience transporting clients, larger vehicles is considered an asset.
  • Possess a Medical First Responder or Advanced First Aid training is considered an asset.
  • Are required to pass a physical abilities test prior to employment for lifting and moving patients.
  • Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Have the ability to conduct yourself in a safe and prudent manner at all times.
  • Use good judgement, decision making and problem solving when managing daily developments.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills to build good working relationships with internal and external partners to achieve common goals.
  • Have a positive attitude, excellent time management, task planning and prioritization skills.
  • Possess the ability and commitment to handle confidentiality and sensitive issues with tact and discretion.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and with others to achieve company goals.
  • Ability to follow directions assigned by the attending paramedic.

Salary:

$22.40 - $25.13 hourly as per CUPE 3324 Collective Agreement.

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We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. 

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!


Kristen Drapeau – Senior Recruitment Consultant

 

 

Kriysta Duguay – Recruiter 

Krysta.Duguay@medavie.bluecross.ca

 

About Medavie

Welcome to Medavie!

I would be happy to share and discuss our organization, current and future career opportunies.

Many of our roles are able to be remote (work from home) in Canada

- Kristen Drapeau, Senior Recruitment Consultant

-Krysta Duguay, Recruitment Consultant 

Who we are

We’re a team of over 8,000 professionals serving clients from coast-to-coast with operations in most provinces. We provide health benefits to nearly 1 in 10 Canadians and manage emergency medical services for nearly 1 in 15 Canadians.

We’ve been a leading health services partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada for 80 years and a premier all-in-one carrier that provides health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits to individuals and organizations.

We've been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and an Imagine Caring Company.

 

What we value

Our values are inherent to our culture and provide the framework for each interaction we have and transaction we make, while providing a clear set of expectations to empower employees to do the right thing for everyone we serve. We are:

Caring – We show compassion in everything we do

Accountable – We follow through on our commitments

Responsive – We have the courage to act and adapt

Innovative – We encourage and value new ideas

Community-minded – We achieve more together

More than simply a poster on the wall, our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians represents the purpose of our organization ― and we align that with our culture.

 

What we give back

As a not-for-profit organization, we don’t answer to shareholders. Instead, we invest our earnings in our business, our communities and, most importantly, our employees. We use some of these earnings to support:

Programs to support causes that are close to our employees' hearts, matching the volunteer hours and donations they contribute

An annual United Way workplace campaign led by employees in each of our locations

The Medavie Foundation, which invests in community initiatives and organizations that improve the wellbeing of Canadians, focuses on some of the most pressing mental and physical health challenges facing Canadians.

 

We want to meet you as you are

At Medavie Blue Cross, we foster a culture of openness, understanding and a sense of belonging where everyone can bring their true selves to work. Nearly 70% of our management roles are held by women and we’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for who they are and what they contribute. We will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, selection and hiring processes.

 

What we offer

If you live our values and deliver results, you’ll experience meaningful, rewarding work in a purpose-centred, inclusive organization that provides:

Flexible work options: We want you to work where you work best. We offer work from home, from the office, or a hybrid of the two, while ensuring you feel connected to your team and to our purpose. Our flexibility goes beyond location. We also have flexible working hours and part-time options available.

Competitive compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for the skills they bring to their jobs and the results they deliver. This includes competitive compensation that will reflect your experience and expertise and annual performance-based incentives, a 100% employer-matched defined contribution pension plan, an employee RRSP, one-on-one financial counselling, vacation and personal days to help you rest, refuel and balance your life.

Career Growth: Internal talent mobility and growth are an integral part of our success. Employees are empowered to own their career development and have rewarding experiences in a variety of work areas. Supportive leadership will encourage and coach you to maximize your potential so you can access multiple learning pathways to develop. Our leadership development program and other programs, such as mentoring, performance-based management and education assistance, are offered to provide employees with an environment of lifelong learning.

 

Outstanding benefits: Wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do and this starts with our employees. To help you take a proactive approach to your health, we provide:

  • Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family, including fully paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Extensive mental health support (including virtual care options and an employee family assistance program)
  • Health spending and personal wellness accounts that allow you to claim everything from art gallery memberships to Wi-Fi, fitness membership discounts, and more
  • A digital rewards and recognition program to support and empower you on your wellbeing journey
  • Family-friendly and inclusive benefits like maternity and paternity leave top-up, gender affirmation support and fertility coverage to support your growing family