Emergency Vehicle Technician (Corner Brook, NL)

Medavie Health NL Inc.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Health NL is hiring an Emergency Vehicle Technician to ensure safe operation and preventive maintenance of ambulance fleet out of the O’Connell Base, Monday to Friday. The role requires Red Seal certification and hands-on mechanical expertise within Newfoundland and Labrador.

Candidates should have WHMIS training, a valid Class 5 license, and a commitment to ongoing certification including Emergency Vehicle Technician within 3 years. Base pay is $41/hour with potential incentives.

Qualifications

• Five years of Red Seal Automotive Technician experience.
• WHMIS and related ambulance repair courses or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or willingness to obtain.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, initiative, and good judgment.
• Excellent knowledge of motor vehicle repair trade, workload management and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Operate all vehicles per MHNL policies.
• Documentation of work orders, odometer readings, parts and labor times.
• List parts, supplies or tools to order.
• Complete mechanical repairs as directed.
• Adhere to best buying practices.
• Maintain station cleanliness during shifts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Good judgment

Decision-making

Education

Red Seal Certification

WHMIS

Emergency Vehicle Technician certification (within 3 years)

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Tools

Inventory control software

Basic computer programs

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Permanent * Closing date: 2026-10-18 * Full careers. Full lives. Join the Medavie Health NL Team

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Role Overview

The Emergency Vehicle Technician is a key part of a team that are largely responsible to ensure all vehicles are safe, effective, and preventatively maintained in accordance with policies and procedures as stated by Medavie Health NL. This position will work out of O'Connell Base, Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating all vehicles in accordance with all policies of MHNL.
• Maintains and ensures proper documentation is captured on all work orders, including odometer readings, parts, detailed descriptions for what services were performed accompanied by the appropriate labor times associated with each task.
• Compiling a list of any mechanical parts, supplies or tools required to be ordered.
• Completing all mechanical repairs as directed.
• Ensuring best buying practices are always followed.
• Conducting reasonable on-going cleanliness of station during scheduled shift.

Professional Qualifications & Requirements

• Five (5) years experience as a Red Seal Certified Automotive Service Technician with a valid Red Seal Certification card.
• 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.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence or be willing to obtain.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, initiative, and good judgment.
• Exceptional knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Repair Trade, workload management, basic computer programs and inventory control.
• Good decision-making skills and take initiative as needed.
• Enroll to obtain the Emergency Vehicle Technician certification within 3 years of the original hire date. (JOHS) Joint Occupational Health and Safety certification or be willing to obtain.

Compensation

Wage - $41/hour * The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently - without AI assistance to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Who We Are

MHNL is the selected proponent to design, manage and operate a single, integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated, wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions, including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, MHS is part of Medavie, a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management, health management, and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8,200 dedicated professionals, we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. We’re one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians, join our team.

What it’s Like to Work With Us

We are more than just a workplace - we are a people-focused, visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. At Medavie, you’ll find more than just a job - you'll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.

We Welcome Diversity

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws.

We Put Safety First

Employees of MHNL 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. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [e-mail].

We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.

Company Overview

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training. As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.