System Support Technician Logistics Student

Medavie•Sydney, NS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport, and medical communications in Nova Scotia. EMC also operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The company serves all communities in Nova Scotia with a fleet of over 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating from more than 60 stations, responding to over 165,000 calls annually. The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides critical care transport via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance. Paramedics in Nova Scotia also participate in various community-based programs. The System Support Technician Logistics (SSTL), Student, reports to the Manager of Logistics, Facilities & Materials Management and is responsible for providing logistical support to the EHS system, ensuring optimal customer service and patient care. This role involves assisting with general repair and property maintenance of Provincial Paramedic Base Stations and supporting the distribution of medical supplies and equipment. The SSTL Student is expected to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance, conduct themselves in a safe and prudent manner, and ensure all Paramedic Base Stations and Posts are in good general repair and property maintenance is of a high standard. The role may also involve assisting in stocking medical supplies and equipment and ensuring stations are kept in an optimum safe and operational condition. As an employee, the SSTL Student is accountable for participating in and supporting safety initiatives and fostering a culture of patient and workplace safety. On a rotational basis, the SSTL Student may be required to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, providing mobile support to designated operational regions.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12
Ability to complete and retain a class 5 Nova Scotia Drivers’ License in good standing with a clean Drivers Abstract.
Possesses WHIMIS, First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification, or a willingness to obtain and maintain.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office – word, excel and outlook.
Displays good decision-making skills and takes initiative.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with small engine machines such as gas or electric powered push lawnmower, weedwhacker and pressure washer would be an asset (will be trained).
Class 5 License - Operation of oversize vehicles – pick-up truck, panel/cube van would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Operates all system vehicles in accordance with all policies of EMC and EHS.
Maintains and ensures proper documentation for all EHS supply chain, materials management and Facility Inspection aspects of the position as directed by the Manager, Logistics, Facilities & Materials Management.
Assists in ensuring all paramedic supply Stations including designated hospitals are kept stocked as per established “min/max” inventory supply levels.
Assists in Inspections of Paramedic Base Station’s for noted deficiencies and completes general light facility repairs, maintenance and property grooming as directed.
Complies with all existing EMC System Support Safe Work Practices (SWP’s) as well as all other Company Policies/Procedures and or Process’s.
Completes required Paramedic Base Station Facilities general repairs which includes but not limited to; station cleaning, painting, property maintenance, lighting repairs and general maintenance requirements.
Ensures the Logistics system vehicles are inspected, operator maintained, stocked/equipped and in a ready state in accordance with EMC System Support Policy/Procedures and or Process’s at all times.
Conducts Logistic vehicle cleaning required to the vehicle interior or exterior in accordance with proper decontamination policies if and when required.
Conducts and assists on-going cleanliness of the Logistic Central or Eastern Stock Depot during scheduled shifts.
Practices good hygiene and demonstrates socially accepted skills and graces when interacting with vendors, colleagues, paramedics and any member of the general public.
Performs other such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required or assigned.
Takes instruction and direction operationally from the Manager, Logistics, Facilities & Materials Management or designate.
May be required to periodically back-fill the Fleet System Support Technician (SST), if and when required.