Ambulance Communications Officer; Irregularly Scheduled​/On-Call

Position: Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)
8 Temporary Irregularly scheduled, on-call positions, up to 6 months with the possibility of extension

Job code: 16710 - Ambulance Communications Officer 1

$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:
Thursday October 15th, 2026

Time: 1:00pm EST

Meeting :  312

Passcode: KK9qZ6TG

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

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 Criti Call 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…