Position Type:
Casual - Occasionnel
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Closing date:
2025-04-24
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Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

Nature and Scope:

The Fleet Runner position is a key part of a team that provides a well-maintained, safe, effective and efficient fleet of vehicles for Island EMS staff and designed to give optimal customer service. They are accountable to exercise "highest standards of cleanliness available" in the industry. Fleet Runners are expected to conduct themselves in a safe manner.

The Fleet Runner is responsible to ensure all ambulances and support units are safe, effective, maintained, cleaned and stocked in accordance with policies and procedures as stated by Island EMS.

As an employee of IEMS, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position entails, but is not limited to the following:

• Operate all vehicles in accordance with all policies of Island EMS
• Maintain and ensure proper documentation on all work orders electronically including quantity, part numbers, description and time to repair within required time frame
• Ensure all ambulances based out of the Fleet centers are stocked
• Complete drop-off and pick-ups of out-sourced ambulances and support units
• Conduct all cleaning and decontamination required to the vehicle interior or exterior in accordance with proper policies and stocking per company standards
• Conduct reasonable on-going cleanliness of base during scheduled shift;
• Demonstrate use of quality improvement in daily operations to assist with improvements and prevent liabilities
• Observe and comply with all safe work practices, wear protective clothing and report unsafe conditions to manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent education;
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• Criminal Record Check issued within 60 days
• Driver's abstract issued within 60 days
• One to two years of related experience and excellent working knowledge of inventory control processes and vehicle detailing and preventive maintenance programs
• Experience working in an emergency services or communications environment considered an asset
• Completed courses in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and other courses related to ambulance manufacturing, repair, inventory control and cleaning or are willing to obtain

Work will be conducted at Island EMS base(s), with occasional travel to bases, dealers, manufacturers and maintenance facilities outside base when required. Exposure to low to moderate noise levels. Work includes moderate lifting and working with cleaning supplies and chemicals. Potential exposures to contaminated items.

Irregular work schedules possibly shift work and overtime as needed. Service centers can be cluttered, greasy, and dirty at times. The employee will spend various periods of sitting, standing, walking, crouching, lifting, and / or carrying light objects. Required to maintain one position for possible long periods of time, such as sitting, standing, , or driving.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.