Commander of Logistics

Description

Division: Public Health Services

Job Status: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: As scheduled

Wage Rate: $53.36 - $63.51 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026

About Us The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

The Commander of Logistics is responsible for ensuring the ongoing system planning, evaluation, supervision and oversight of quality control and support services necessary for the safe, effective and efficient provision of services for the Department. The position is responsible for fleet, facilities and equipment maintenance, consumables, pharmacy and is a resource for safety related policies and procedures. The incumbent works as in integral part of the administrative team supporting front-line Superintendents and paramedics.

• Maintain all aspects of fleet and equipment maintenance including developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring all certifications and insurance requirements are met.
• Manage and monitor contracts with vendors, ensuring purchases and payments are conducted in accordance with the County’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures.
• Responsible for inventory control of all consumables and pharmacy items and will work to ensure adequate systems are in place to minimize waste and meet all relevant standards.
• Participate in vehicle and equipment evaluations, testing, tenders and RFP's, in conjunction with the County’s Procurement Department, as required.
• Develop and maintain vehicle standardization across the system to ensure consistency and efficient use of resources.
• Oversee annual testing requirements including oxygen testing, fit testing and station inspections.
• Oversee and coordinate station maintenance and contracts related to maintenance of paramedic services facilities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of specialized health care equipment, recommend changes to equipment and establish replacement schedules; monitor service and base hospital care and repairs of same equipment and preventative maintenance programs, in accordance with corporate and legislative requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and implement inventory management system, ensuring uninterrupted supply and distribution chains of medical supplies, consumables, and pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures pertaining to materials, equipment and resources that will ensure operations are maintained and supervised efficiently, in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Assist in the development, preparation, and recommendations to the fleet and consumables budgets for the department and participate in the preparation of the operating and capital budgets in consultation with the Deputy Chief, Emergency Operations and Chief of EMS.
• Assist the Deputy Chief in the monitoring of the department’s fleet and consumables budgets, aiding in the monthly variance reports and suggesting corrective action if required.
• Ensure compliance with all County policies and procedures relating to finances, purchasing, use of equipment, vehicles, and asset preservation.

• Responsible for Human Resource Management…