Bilingual Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NWT +11

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Department Information

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.

Job Information

As a +11 operator, you would play a pivotal role in the health and safety of NWT communities. The Bilingual Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NWT +-1-1 is a certified, licensed public safety telecommunicator responsible for providing safe and effective call-taking, processing and dispatch of emergency services within the Northwest Territories. This includes providing scene safety, self rescue, and pre-arrival medical instructions such as how to do CPR, choking maneuvers, and childbirth interventions as needed.

To be successful in this role you would have a certification in pre-hospital emergency medical care above Standard First Aid levels (e.g., Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic) plus six months experience as a first responder. Other combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered. Training and certification in NWT +-1-1 processes and systems will be provided before the incumbent begins to provide services.

Equivalencies

Certificate in Wilderness First aid with 6 months search and rescue experience.

You would be working in the spectacular City of Yellowknife on the shores of Great Slave Lake. The GNWT offers a generous benefits and salary package.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L+

Tel (867) 767-+154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.