Type de poste:
Permanent*
Date de clôture:
2025-10-07*
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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Medavie Health Services Ontario is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of Chatham-Kent EMS, an integrated, pre-hospital care organization. People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue to build a healthier community together. As the service provider for Chatham-Kent EMS, we’re looking for a General Manager/Paramedic Chief who is committed to the delivery of innovative health care, safety and communications solutions through knowledgeable and caring professionals. Our belief is in a better life for the communities we serve
Medavie Health Services is part of Medavie, a health services organization. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.
As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is proud to commit an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.
Reporting to the Lead, Ontario Operations, the General Manager/Paramedic Chief provides leadership for the overall operational effectiveness through established best practices and standardized operating policies and task responsibilities. Responsible for providing direction and guidance to the operational teams assisting them with implementation of best practices. The General Manager/Paramedic Chief will consult proactively and positively with their management team, employees and stakeholders to continually improve collaboration and project development to create innovative and new ideas for the delivery of healthcare for the municipality of Chatham-Kent.
As an effective communicator who can build and foster positive relationships with employees and stakeholders, the General Manager/Paramedic Chief will posses a post-secondary education preferably in Health Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience with post graduate studies or related Master’s degree being preference. A visible leader with a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience, preferably in the EMS or Health Care Management field with a high performance accredited system, the General Manager/Paramedic Chief will have a proven track record of empowering and leading employees successfully.
As a leader, your communication and presentation skills are well established. You are a decision maker with a creative approach to dealing with complex situations. You work independently with accountability, are an effective team player who is highly adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Medavie Health Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Health Services Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Medavie Health Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Health Services Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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: