System Support Technician

Medavie

  • Dartmouth, NS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Position Type: Permanent*Closing date:*Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.*Nature and Scope:Reporting to the Manager, Fleet & Physical Resources, the System Support Technician (SST) is a key part of the EMC team that provides a well maintained, safe, effective and efficient fleet of vehicles; designed to give optimal customer service and patient care.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The position entails, but is not limited to the following:
  • Completes light mechanical repairs as directed.
  • Completes required Ambulance Base Station facilities repairs which includes but not limited to; Base Station cleaning, painting, yard maintenance, lighting repairs and general maintenance requirements.
  • Ensures all system vehicles based out of the Fleet Centre are stocked and in a ready state in accordance to EMC and EHS Fleet Policy and Procedures at all times.
  • Conducts all cleaning required to the vehicle interior or exterior in accordance with proper decontamination policies.
  • Conducts reasonable on-going cleanliness the fleet centre during scheduled shift and at least once a week fleet center deep clean.
  • Performs other such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required or assigned.
  • Will require an element of Fleet on-call duty as per schedule
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum Grade 12
  • WHMIS
  • Class 4 License required
  • First Aid an asset
  • Good dexterity, good general health, good eyesight and physical coordination.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Displays good decision-making skills and takes initiative
*Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.

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