Supervisor, Logistics - 2 Positions

Health Services - Paramedic Services

Status: (1) Regular Full-Time, (1) Contract Full Time; Duration:13 months

Salary Range: $100,172 - $125,213 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: 1600 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 38.5 hours per week

Who we are: Peel Regional Paramedic Services are recognized leaders in pre-hospital care, innovation and research. Each year we respond to over 125,000 calls, bringing advanced medical knowledge and interventions to the road and into the homes of Peel's residents.

In this role you will supervise a team of Logistic Technicians. Reporting to the Manager, Logistics, you will be responsible for various aspects related to fleet, equipment and supply management, including procurement, distribution, specification development, licensing, insurance, maintenance, decommissioning and auctioning to ensure compliance with Provincial Acts and Regulations, Municipal By-laws, Regional Policies and MOHLTC Certification standards. 

What you will do in this role: 

Leadership:

• Manage, monitor and assign work to direct reports; provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to staff on all aspects of system performance and quality
• Ensure the Logistics section’s policies, procedures and objectives are uniformly understood and properly interpreted, implemented and administered by all assigned employees
• Through change management initiatives and daily work, foster a culture which values are compatible with the departmental and corporate culture and values
• Oversee the investigation of and recommendations for innovative strategies to deliver quality services, including new service development, in the most economical manner
• Participate in long-range strategic planning for the provision of paramedic services within the Region
• Recommend priorities and core services to the Manager, Logistics and other members of the Paramedic Leadership Team based on regular internal and external environmental assessments

Fleet, Equipment and Supplies:

• Participate in the development of both short and long term business plans and strategies for vehicles and maintenance, equipment and materials
• Based on vehicle reports, determines and assigns vehicles to appropriate stations to ensure fleet quality indicators are continually met so that fleet efficiency is maintained throughout the Region
• Supervise the maintenance of the Fleet Operating Status and Maintenance System, which includes regular reporting on maintenance and inventory systems and controls, as well as preparation of reports regarding service activities and fleet related statistics
• Provide summary reports and recommendations to Manager, Logistics

Quality Assurance and Administration:

• Provide analysis of vehicle collisions, incidents and mission failures involving the ambulance fleet in order to ensure continuous improvement and make error reduction recommendations
• Lead role in the Equipment Vehicle Committee, as well as equipment standards for the division

Emergency Planning and Budgeting:

• Participate with other members of the Paramedic Leadership Team in the development of financial forecasts for the entire system covering staffing, productivity, equipment, facilities and supplies
• Financially responsible for the section's budget and procedures, ensuring that all budget expenditures are consistent with the requirements of meeting operating quality standards

What the role requires:

• Completed degree in Business Studies or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of fleet/inventory management experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
• CAFM certification or enrolment/completion within three years after starting the position
• Knowledge of EMS services, program needs, related to fleet, inventory and assets
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Valid 'G' class driver's license, in good standing

Skills/Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, acts, legislation related to EMS services
• Proven ability to negotiate, collaborate with stakeholders, contract management and evaluation
• Exceptional customer service skills, with ability to make effective, evidence-based decisions
• Understanding of financial processes related to operational budgets
• Computer profiency using MS Office applications
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Leadership experience within fleet management and unionized environment

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:    

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date 
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis 
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing  
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 

Work Mode & Job Location: at Fernforest Paramedic Station, 1600 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton, ON

If you have capacity in the position to work in hybrid fashion, based on operational needs, it's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.