Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)
Ministry of Health —Barrie, ON
- $37.36–$45.69 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
2d
911 Emergency Communications Centre Communicator
Greater Sudbury Police Service —Greater Sudbury, ON
- $37.34–$42.56 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Bilingual
- English
- High school diploma or GED
12d
Communicator
Waterloo Regional Police Service —Cambridge, ON
- $45.68 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
7d
Primary Care Flight Paramedic (Full-time opportunity)
SkyCare Air Ambulance —Breslau, ON
- $90,000–$105,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- BLS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Auditor Instructor
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation —Hamilton, ON
- $37.53–$48.11 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- BLS Certification
- English
13d
Emergency Response Crew Operator - London - Ayr, ON.
Emcon Services —Cedar Creek, ON
- $26–$32 an hour
- Full-time
Tactical Security Specialist- Union Station (City of Toronto)
The West Egg Group Security Services —Toronto, ON
- $23.00–$25.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
12d
Facilitator/Coordinator Paramedic Program
Lakeridge Health —Ontario
- $62.16–$66.43 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
Education Coordinator - Paramedic Services
County of Simcoe —Barrie, ON
- $102,997–$125,318 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Project management
1d
Medical Communications Officer (Full-time Permanent)
Lake of the Woods District Hospital —Kenora, ON
- $38.91–$46.24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
6d
Unit Assistant, Emergency
Stevenson Memorial Hospital —Alliston, ON
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Workplace Concierge & Experience Coordinator
Index Exchange —Toronto, ON
- $58,000–$68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Office experience
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Non-Emergency Ambulance Driver
Saferide Transportation inc —Owen Sound, ON
- $19–$21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Medication administration
- First Aid Certification
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Information Support Officer - KCACC (103466)
Kingston Health Sciences Centre —Kingston, ON
- $97,794.84–$117,353.93 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
Superintendent, Emergency Services
County of Lennox and Addington —Greater Napanee, ON
- $108,126.72–$126,472.32 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
8d
Athletic Facility Assistant
University of Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $26.56 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Writing skills
12h
Supervisor, Racing Surfaces
Woodbine Entertainment Group —Toronto, ON
- $76,800 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
8d
Operations Manager (CACC)
Ministry of Health —Barrie, ON
- $84,092–$121,173 a year
- Night shift
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
8d
Sales Representative - Fire Apparatus & Emergency Vehicles
Dependable Truck & Tank —Brampton, ON
- Monday to Friday
- CRM software
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
P/T Caseworker
The Salvation Army —Brantford, ON
- $23.77 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Heavy lifting

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Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)

Ministry of Health -
Barrie, ON

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Job details

Temporary
$37.36–$45.69 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
CPR Certification
Customer service
English
First Aid Certification
Typing
Communication skills

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Apply By: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)

Job ID:

247499

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Health

Division:

Emergency Health Services Division

City:

Barrie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

9 Temporary Irregularly scheduled, on-call positions, up to 6 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

16710 - Ambulance Communications Officer 1

Salary:

$37.36 - $45.69 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Consider this challenging and rewarding opportunity as an Ambulance Communications Officer with the Ministry of Health, Georgian Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) where you will coordinate life-saving work.

Central Ambulance Communications Centres across the Province receive 911, emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance services and ensure the right people and resources arrive on scene, no matter the time of day or place. You will join a team of dedicated individuals who serve Ontario's citizens and visitors with high-quality pre-hospital care and are often the first point of contact for patients entering the Ontario health care system.

Learn more about the recruitment process, training program and certification for a career as an Ambulance Communications Officer here. We have also developed a self-assessment survey to help you determine if a career as an Ambulance Communications Officer is the right fit for you.

About the job

In this role, you will:

Process 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service using a complex Computer-Aided Dispatch system
Provide timely and accurate dispatch services to callers, ambulance service providers, and other emergency health services system stakeholders.
Communicate with individuals who are under stress in a respectful, patient, and calming manner

• Apply your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess real-time emergency situations • Direct ambulance movements and coordinate response efforts with partners such as Fire, Police and Ornge Air Ambulance

Provide pre-arrival instructions including first aid and telephone-assisted cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while awaiting the arrival of paramedics or tiered emergency responders.

Ambulance Communications Officer Training Program:
Upon hiring the successful candidate will be required to complete a comprehensive six-week Entry-to-Practice (ETP) training program. The training will focus on core protocols, procedures, and systems for land ambulance dispatching and emergency call taking.
If successful the employee will then return to their dispatch centre for an up to 6-month, local on-the job training and coaching program. For training only, the incumbent will be required to work full-time hours. This will allow them to develop and enhance their newly acquired skills with the support of experienced peers and supervisory staff.

Hours of Work
Ambulance Communications Officers work pre-scheduled shifts for up to 40 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment, including weekends and holidays.

Want to learn more about the role?
Join our virtual information session to learn more about the rewarding role of an Ambulance Communications Officer and the critical part they play in Ontario's emergency response system.

Hear directly from staff about the day-to-day responsibilities of the role, the skills needed to succeed, and the recruitment process.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about a career that helps make a difference when it matters most.
Date: July 28th, 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Click this Meeting Link to join the session
Meeting ID: 228 104 719 410 714
Passcode: Wx2dV6yq

Attendance is optional and is intended for information purposes only. Participation will not affect your application or consideration for employment

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Job offer is conditional on the candidate successfully completing the following requirements:

Proficiency in typing at 35 w.p.m. with 90% accuracy
Successfully pass CritiCall pre-employment testing
Security clearance, including Criminal Record Check
Entry-to-Practice (ETP) training and local on-the job training
Ambulance Communications Officer Certification
Standard First-Aid and Targeted Responder CPR Certificate within 30 days of employment
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate within 30 days of employment

Multi-Tasking, Organizational and Memory Recall Skills

You can coordinate and prioritize multiple concurrent calls for services and delegate tasks when required
You can maintain control of situations under pressure and manage on-going stress effectively
You have memory recall skills to receive and retain critical information from callers

Decision Making, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

You have professional judgement to assess “real-time” circumstances of emergency situations to determine and deploy appropriate assistance to callers
You can critically assess and anticipate problems to determine alternative solutions that will ensure the timely delivery of effective patient care.
You have the ability to acquire, interpret and apply knowledge of Central Ambulance Communications Centre operations, policies, practices and processes, as well as sections of the Ambulance Act and other related Acts.

Interpersonal, Communication and People Skills

You have patience, empathy, and assertiveness to effectively communicate with callers and maintain control of a call while calming others
You can manage issues using appropriate communication techniques and escalate when necessary
You have written communication skills to update information, prepare reports, and respond to requests for information.
You have teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced, critical incident environment
You have listening skills to function effectively in a non-visual environment to receive, discuss and understand detailed information from callers

Other Professional Skills

You demonstrate customer service skills and respect towards others in all areas of your work
You have proficiency in computer software and computer-based telecommunications applications
You can demonstrate resiliency in the workplace by remaining positive, flexible, and organized even under pressure.
You have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high stressful environment.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

9 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Barrie, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Note:

About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Multi-Tasking, Organizational and Memory Recall Skills

Decision Making, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

Interpersonal, Communication and People Skills

Other Professional Skills

Don't meet every qualification?

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

What we offer

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