Paramedic Chief

Job Title:

Paramedic Chief     Job Type:  Non-Union
Job Opening :  EX--PC   Positions:  1

Location:

2089 Ballpark Rd, Southwold ON    Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Standard

Hours:

80 bi-weekly     Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time
Post Date:
September 22, 2026
Close Date:
October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Job Summary
Oneida Nation of the Thames is seeking an experienced paramedic services leader to direct the delivery of its provincially mandated paramedic programs. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position holds full accountability for the nature, extent, and quality of service delivery of the Paramedic Service, including planning, budgeting, staffing, policy development, and program evaluation.
The Paramedic Chief sets the Division’s strategic direction and annual business plans, holds financial oversight and signing authority, serves as the Division’s primary human resources authority, and ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, standards of practice, and organizational policy. In addition, the incumbent contributes to organization-wide strategic planning, policy development, and community development in keeping with the mandate of Oneida Nation of the Thames and the strategic direction of the Oneida Nation Elected Council.
This position requires the incumbent to be on call as the Duty Officer on a rotating basis.
Direct reports include the Deputy Chief, Superintendents, Paramedics, and administrative staff.
Mandatory Qualifications
A post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Health Sciences, Emergency Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and progressive experience in emergency services or health care.
A minimum of two years of progressive management experience within a paramedic service, including direct supervision of management-level staff.
Demonstrated knowledge and interpretation of the legislation and regulations governing paramedic service delivery in Ontario, including the Ambulance Act and its regulations, the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the Highway Traffic Act, and applicable provincial standards (Patient Care, Documentation, Certification, and Land Ambulance Service Standards).
Demonstrated experience administering an annual operating budget, including forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience in labour relations, including collective agreement administration, grievance management, and progressive discipline.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the administration of a provincial or First Nations emergency health services system.
Working knowledge of the broader Ontario health care system, including Ontario Health, hospital, and community care partners.
Formal training or certification in emergency management and preparedness (for example, Emergency Management Ontario or equivalent).
Experience preparing and administering grant and funding applications to provincial ministries or other funders.
Knowledge of First Nations communities, governance structures, and the delivery of emergency services in an Indigenous context.
Familiarity with Oneida Nation of the Thames history, culture, language, and community.
Major Responsibilities
Lead, manage and is   responsible and accountable for the nature, extent and quality of provincially mandated programs delivered within the division   by:
Directing the operation of the programs and services delivered at all staff levels within the Division, including defining the objectives, standards, policies and procedures, annual business plans and logic models, and research to propose, plan, implement and evaluate new…