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Director, Integrated Air Program

Medavie

NL Head Office MHNL St. John's (NL), NL Head Office MHNL St. John's (NL)

Director, Integrated Air Program

Medavie

NL Head Office MHNL St. John's (NL), NL Head Office MHNL St. John's (NL)
 
Salary: Information not available
 
NL Head Office MHNL St. John's (NL)
Full time
Posted Yesterday
R-255344

Position Type:

Permanent

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Closing date:

2025-09-24

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Full careers. Full lives.


Join the Medavie Health NL Team

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Integrated Emergency Health Services, the Director, Integrated Air Program, you will primarily be responsible to set the strategic direction and provide senior level leadership for the operations and human resources needs of the Integrated Air Ambulance Service. Your mission will be to maintain the overall operational status of the air ambulance service while meeting or exceeding customer/patient expectations.  

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop strategic Business Plans for the integration of the Air Ambulance Service
  • Establish service direction and ensure that customer/patient service is a priority by developing an issue resolution process.
  • Assist Human Resources in the recruitment and selection process for the Air Ambulance staff. Develop and manage the Air Ambulance team.
  • Act as a liaison and build stakeholder relationships with indigenous groups serviced by the program
  • Ensure compliance with the commercial contract
  • Monitor key performance indicators
  • Liaise with the contracted Air Operations vendors to ensure contract compliance
  • Manage the day-to-day operations and oversee various contracts and consult with the regional health authorities, physicians and other medical care providers and stakeholders.

Professional Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Three or more years in a senior leadership position, in EMS management.
  • Minimum five years’ experience working as a registered nurse or an Advanced Care Paramedic with a minimum of two years of experience in a flight position a strong preference.
  • Knowledge and/or expertise in EMS management, information technology, finance, and human resources.
  • Solid managerial/supervisory experience and formal business training an asset. 
  • Excellent Leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational abilities required.
  • Sound business judgment and be able to think strategically in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a management team.
  • Aptitude for negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
  • Leads team members by example and practices time management.
  • Proficient computer literacy and the ability to create and edit various reports, presentations, and databases.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

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Who we are

MHNL is the selected proponent to design, manage and operate a single, integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated, wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions, including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.

 

Together with Medavie Blue Cross, MHS is part of Medavie, a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management, health management, and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8,200 dedicated professionals, we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

 

We’re one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

 

If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians, join our team.

 

What it’s like to work with us

We are more than just a workplace – we are a people-focused, visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve.


We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. At Medavie, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.


We welcome diversity

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws.

 

We put safety first

Employees of MHNL 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 workplace.

 

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: humanresources@medaviehs.com.


 

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@medavie.bluecross.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

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