The Communications Branch of the Paramedic Service is responsible for optimization of CACC services, paramedic system improvements and associated quality improvement programs, effective and efficient paramedic deployment, and public reporting.

You are responsible for providing optimum emergency medical call taking and dispatching services for the Eastern Ontario Catchment Area in accordance with Provincial legislation and City of Ottawa policies. You provide quality and accessible dispatching services in response to the needs of the client/patient.  Service is provided in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Under direct supervision, you receive and assess calls for medical assistance, provide medical pre-arrival instructions to callers, and deploy emergency vehicles and paramedics to obtain maximum coverage and efficiency. Calls received include, but are not limited to: emergency/distress calls, request for medical service, general information, general inquiry and complaint calls.  Dispatch duties include assigning the most appropriate ambulance/resource (i.e. air ambulance, bike team, marine and tactical teams) to respond to the location of the emergency and providing the ambulance crews with all pertinent information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One year of post-secondary education in Emergency Communications, Public Safety or Health Care.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a customer service field (face-to-face or telephone).
 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Superior understanding of the concepts and procedures of medical oriented dispatch and pre-arrival instruction to callers in emergency situations.  
• Working knowledge of aircraft operations (e.g. safety aspects to provide pre-arrival instructions to callers, of response time to effectively schedule ambulance rendezvous, of specialized equipment such as incubators).
• Thorough knowledge of medical and technical terminology and all aspects of ambulance operations.
• Working knowledge of appropriate sections of the Ambulance Act, Mental Health Act, Coroners Act, C.A.C.C. Manual of Practice, Dispatch Priority Card Index, and A.S.5-D Manual.
• Superior knowledge of streets, roadways, communities and transportation systems.
• Ability to interpret various plans and maps.
• Working knowledge in policies and procedures of Emergency Medical Services
• Working knowledge of current methods, techniques, and theories used in pre-hospital care at the Basic and Advanced Life Support levels and ability to apply them competently.
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of the various types of equipment and vehicles used by Ottawa Paramedic Service.
• Working knowledge in utilizing corporate software used in the Ottawa Paramedic Service Communications, including but not limited to radio, telephone and computer systems i.e. CAD, Outlook, Word, Internet and any technological upgrades.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Deal with constant emergency, high stress situations over the telephone;
• Communicate effectively and tactfully both orally and in writing; 
• Make sound, independent decisions and exercise discretion in decision making, during emergency, distress, difficult or stressful situations and, be accountable for such decisions;
• Perform multi-tasks;
• Read, interpret, understand and explain policies and procedures including Ottawa Paramedic Service protocols;
• Superior data entry, typing and keyboard skills;
• Strong memory recall;
• Effective organization skills;
• Ability to use and operate basic office and telecommunications equipment including fax machines photocopiers, computer, printer and email;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Ottawa Paramedic Service staff and members of allied emergency services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent customer service skills
• Professional, polite and patient telephone and radio demeanor
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong service attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good attendance record
• Punctual, reliable and dependable
• Ability to work effectively within a 24/7 shift operation.

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach.

You are responsible for operating a library delivery vehicle; loading, transporting and unloading materials; and sorting materials into appropriate containers. You perform vehicle maintenance duties and other related duties, and perform both scheduled and non-scheduled deliveries as assigned.

Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of 1 year of related driving experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of City of Ottawa roads and the Highway Traffic Act.
• Proper methods of lifting, loading and stacking heavy materials.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and protocols
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• To sort and organize library holdings in accordance with prescribed system and procedures.
• Use tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• Customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Flexibility, ability to adjust priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strongly committed to quality customer service.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• To regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds of materials. Moves more than 2,000 pounds of materials on a daily basis.

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Ottawa has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer for five consecutive years.  Fleet Services supports all City departments that rely on vehicles and equipment to deliver their services and operates out of nine garages located throughout the city.  We currently have openings for Vehicle & Equipment Technicians 2 (310T Mechanics) in our Fleet Maintenance and Technical Service Branch.  
The City of Ottawa is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, committed to providing all employees with an opportunity to thrive. We support employees to learn, progress and grow with access to development opportunities like mentoring, coaching, job shadowing, special on-the-job assignments, leadership development, language training, job-specific training, and all required health and safety training.
Unionized with CUPE 503, the City offers an excellent employee benefits package and pension plan along with other benefits as listed below, to ensure that our employees and their families have access to the resources they need (as outlined in the CUPE 503 Collective Agreement):
•    Health, Dental and Vision Care benefits
•    Paid sick leave
•    Special leave 
•    Long term Disability
•    Life Insurance
•    Membership in OMERS pension fund with 100% Employer matching pension contributions
•    Employee and Family assistance programs that helps you and your family find solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges.
•    Progressive vacation time accrual based on length of service (3 weeks vacation to start that increases to 4 weeks after five years of continuous service and progressing up to a maximum of 7 weeks)
•    13 paid public holidays as listed in the Collective Agreement
•    Tools Allowance - $460 annually
•    Boots Allowance - $225 annually
•    Shift Premiums – an additional 7% hourly on qualified shifts as per the Collective Agreement
•    Overtime pay: any hours worked above the regular schedule are paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as per the Collective Agreement
•    Paid Uniforms
•    Learning and development - Learning and development options include e-learning online resources, and in-class or virtual instructor-led courses.

JOB SUMMARY

Fleet Maintenance & Technical Services is responsible for: scheduled, unscheduled and emergency service; seasonal overhauls; vehicle commissioning/decommissioning; vehicle inspections and certifications; warranty monitoring; shop and specialty tool maintenance/management; maintenance of small equipment and special equipment such as fire, ambulance, ice resurfacing, turf, etc.; repair performance analysis; and Technical Services including specifying, acquiring, leasing and disposing of Municipal Fleet Vehicles.

You are responsible for performing a wide range of duties expected of a Vehicle and Equipment Technician 2, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspections, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work, and performing scheduled preventive daily maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicle system and components including, but not limited to, steering, suspension, electrical, ignition, fuel, emission control/exhaust and engine management, hydraulics, and vehicular climate control systems.  

You perform all maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of fleet vehicles systems and components including, but not limited to, vehicles powered by gas, diesel, propane or natural gas, tractors, graders, loaders, dozers, cranes, mowers, heavy vehicles (i.e. garbage trucks, zambonis, ice resurfacing equipment, etc.), and automotive associated equipment including, but not limited to, boilers and compressors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Truck and Coach Technician 310T apprenticeship program of 6720 hours

Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Municipal Fleet or similar truck and coach environment

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems and the standard practices, safety issues, materials, tools, equipment and supplies to carry out maintenance operation
• Manual and electronic diagnostic equipment 
• Personal computers with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System
• Code of Conduct rules and policy
• Collective agreement
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Safe work practices of the trade including working at heights and the lifting of heavy objects
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team 
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, service manuals, schematics, drawings, work orders and any other documents used in the maintenance operation
• Ability make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work 
• Ability to proceed effectively with emergency work including on the road work with limited resources to provide maximum results and timelines
• Skill in the use of jacks, hoists, overhead cranes, lift trucks and mobile lifting devices
• Skill in the use of high-pressure gas and electric welding equipment (Mig. Arc. Bronze, steel, aluminum) to effect repairs as authorised under the technician license
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances 
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, manufacturers and engineers to provide for problem solving and suggest corrections to problems found on specialized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools, precision measuring instrument, state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Possess sound judgement 
• Use initiative to meet deadlines
• Flexible, adaptable and able to accept constructive criticism
• Physically fit with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time)
• Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
• Able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment safely
• Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
• Provide own hand and air tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the collective agreement 
• Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including week-ends, on-call, evening and nights, as per the collective agreement