Ambulance Communications Officer; Irregularly Scheduled​/On-Call

Position: Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Ambulance Communications Officer (Irregularly Scheduled/On-Call)  2 Temporary Irregular on-call positions, up to 6 months
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, Windsor 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.
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 critical information from callers
Decision Making, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills   You have professional judgement to assess “real-time” circumstances of emergency situations to determine and deploy appropriate assistance to callers
You can critically assess and anticipate problems to determine alternative solutions that will ensure the timely delivery of effective patient care.
You have the ability to acquire, interpret and apply knowledge of Central Ambulance Communications Centre operations, policies, practices and processes, as well as sections of the Ambulance Act and other related Acts.
Interpersonal, Communication and People Skills   You have patience, empathy, and assertiveness to effectively communicate with callers and…