Medical Response Team | BC (ongoing)

Odyssey Medical; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event medical service provider in Canada is seeking individuals for its EVENT MEDICAL TEAM in British Columbia. Ideal candidates will have relevant medical certifications and a customer service orientation. The role involves responding to medical emergencies at various events, supporting clients, and maintaining effective team communication. Odyssey Medical offers flexible scheduling and a variety of shifts to accommodate other commitments. They prioritize equality and diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for advancement

All necessary PPE provided

Equipment/tools/gear provided

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant medical certification.
• Demonstrated customer service skills essential.
• Transportation plan required to get to event sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-location medical emergencies response.
• Support clients by maintaining a welcoming presence.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to follow procedures

Confident demeanor

Education

Certification - AFA, EMR License, PCP, ACP

Job description

We have a wealth of experience in supporting special events. Whether your event is a marathon, cycling event or obstacle adventure course, a music festival, concert, or VIP speaker, a stadium-based event, parade or civic celebration, we have the expertise. We are national leaders in event medical, first aid, health and safety for mass gatherings. We have expertise in risk management, emergency planning, traffic planning, event operations and medical direction.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Odyssey Medical is a nationally incorporated Canadian business specializing in Event Medical and Risk Management services. Delivering approximately 2500 days of simultaneous event coverage annually, Odyssey supports private and public clients as they host events ranging in size, scale and complexity. Backed by credentialed and fully insured multidisciplinary response teams, Odyssey administers front-line patient care and programs across a range of events such as marathons, cycling races, obstacle and adventure courses, mass-gathering concerts and festivals, stadium-based events and community-focused celebrations. Additionally, Odyssey has experience supporting established venues such as nightclubs and film & TV sets with medical team coverage on a year-round basis. Odyssey has an established Medical Direction and symptom relief program to support first responders, medics, and advanced medical team practitioners in providing efficient, discreet and exceptional care.

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Odyssey Medical is actively seeking individuals to join our EVENT MEDICAL TEAM candidate pool in British Columbia. This job posting is ongoing, and candidates will be reviewed periodically. Our typical hiring season is from February to April; however, we do hire sporadically throughout the year.

We take care of our PATIENTS by prioritizing risk-matched care that serves as a primary response to any on-location medical emergencies that may arise.

We take care of our CLIENTS by acting as an extension of their eyes and ears and projecting a welcoming yet alert presence while circulating within the event site and among participants.

We take care of our CREW by building a culture of mutual support, fostering effective communication and promoting team collaboration to ensure that our skills develop and align with the ever-evolving needs of pre‑hospital care.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• A certification - AFA, EMR License, PCP, ACP
• A customer service‑oriented mindset (welcoming, informative, helpful, respectful)
• A willingness to engage and apply proper procedures, guidelines and protocols
• A confident demeanour, whether working independently, with a partner, or as part of a larger team for our major planned events.
• A transportation plan (car, carpooling, rideshare) to get to/from the event site to which you are assigned.

We provide the right equipment/tools/gear/bags to get the job done.

We provide all PPE.

We provide opportunities for advancement.

We are a 24/7 operation, providing a variety of shifts (day, nights, weekends etc) for which you voluntarily sign up, depending on your availability and preferences.

We provide a flexible scheduling approach that allows individuals to maintain current professional commitments (i.e., another job, studies, etc.).

Odyssey Medical is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience. Odyssey Medical will not discriminate against job applicants on any grounds protected by human rights legislation during any phase of the recruitment, screening and hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Our integrated AI hiring strategy prioritizes efficiency and equity while upholding a candidate‑centric approach. Recognizing the deeply personal nature of job seeking, our screening procedures are tailored to understand each candidate individually. While AI enhances efficiency by managing administrative duties and scheduling, human discernment remains pivotal in evaluating candidates. At every pivotal juncture of our hiring journey – from initial resume reviews, interviews and candidate selections – seasoned professionals lead the process, ensuring human judgment remains at the core of our Odyssey's talent acquisition decisions.