Medical Communications Officer - Full Time Term (12 Months) - (Start Date: January 2027)

EMC Emergency Medical Care Incorporated; Dartmouth; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMC Emergency Medical Care Incorporated in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Medical Communications Officer for a 12-month, full-time term. The role involves processing service requests for the provincial EHS system and may include call-taking or dispatch duties during shifts.

You will be the first contact for callers, coordinate resources, and follow standardized procedures to support patient care and timely responses. On-site shifts include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Shift work experience is an asset.
• Paramedic licensure through NS College of Paramedics is considered an asset.
• Experience as a Communications Officer/ Dispatcher is an asset.
• Preference may be given to bilingual candidates.

Responsabilités

• Process incoming calls and dispatch resources according to procedure.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Complete required paperwork and reports accurately and on time.
• Follow deployment plans and standardized call-taking procedures.
• Support patient care and safety through effective teamwork.

Connaissances

Typing 25 wpm

Under pressure

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Formation

Grade 12

First Aid/CPR certification (asset)

Paramedic licensure (asset)

Outils

Microsoft Office suite

Description du poste

Position Type: Temporary - Temporaire * Closing date: 2026-11-22 * Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health. We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls. The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance. In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few. There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia.

Position: Medical Communications Officer Class Date: January 2027 Location: Dartmouth, NS (On-site, Shift Work - Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) Rate of pay: Step 1: $29.58 per hour + shift premiums on evenings and weekends Please note: This is a full-time term position of 12 months

Nature and Scope Reporting to the MCC Operations Lead, the Communications Officer is responsible for the processing of requests for service for the provincial EHS system. In this role, you may be tasked with acting as a call taker or dispatcher during shift operations. The Communications Officer serves as the first contact with the caller and, as such, will often be called upon to calm and direct the actions of incoming callers pass on pertinent information and provide direction to responding agencies. You must possess the innate ability to perform several tasks at one time. In a capacity covering a broad range of duties and responsibilities, the mission of the Communications Officer will be to contribute to the overall operational status of the Communication Centre as fully functional while meeting or exceeding customer/ patient expectations during assigned shifts. The Communications Officer assists with the effective, indirect delivery of patient care, by aggressively following Deployment Plans, following standardized call-taking procedures and protocols including, the effective delivery of pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions and through positive collaborative practice with all team members As an employee of EMC, we 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains high standards for health, safety, welfare and ethical behavior
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, directives and Standard Operating Guidelines of agencies, institutional and regulatory bodies which are approved and/or adopted by the Centre
• Responsible to fulfill various functions of the role including but not limited to, processing of incoming calls, dispatching of appropriate resources and handling general inquiries according to proper procedure
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Responsible to ensure the timely and accurate completion of required paperwork and reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education I Experience: Minimum Grade 12 Current First Aid/CPR certification Shift work experience an asset.

Work shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to successfully complete specialized training provided by EMC Paramedic licensure through the Nova Scotia College of Paramedics is considered an asset but not required

Experience as a Communications Officer/Dispatcher within a high-performance Medical Communication Centre an asset

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to accurately type 25 words per minute.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Excellence in customer service
• Excellent communication and interaction skills
• Must have functional working knowledge of computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual
• Responsible for using proper telecommunications technique and etiquette

* 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. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. 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.

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.

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.