The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team as a Superintendent, Paramedic Service!
When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. Our work supports our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!
We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, Operations, this permanent part-time Superintendent, Paramedic Service position provides general day-to-day leadership, oversight and support to Paramedics to ensure regulatory and service responsibilities are delivered as appropriate; acts as the Paramedic Service lead with regard to in-coming communications, while carrying out various day to day administrative tasks; and assists the management team with operating and professional standards tasks. The part-time Superintendent positions provide coverage to address operational requirements. The part time Superintendent is able to provide a minimum availability of 10 shifts per month, including two weekends. Must be available to provide “on call” coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, on an as needed basis. This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Paramedic Services. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Salary: $107,698 - $126,009 (2026)
Essential Duties: This position is responsible for receiving and responding to in-coming Shift Superintendent communications from employees, ambulance dispatch, base hospital, police, fire and other health and professional allied agencies; ensures that various crew reports are completed, delivered, gathered, reviewed and logged; conducts base/post visits and ensures that equipment and supplies are received and delivered to base locations; provide day to day supervision and leadership in a manner that encourages clinical excellence. In addition, the successful incumbent will handle various special projects and tasks for Paramedic Services, such as development of community education programs, public relations. To achieve this, you will be working independently and in concert with management, employees, allied and health professionals and the general public. Your work will enable the City of Kawartha Lakes to continually provide excellent support and delivery of paramedic services.
Requirements and Qualifications: You will be a motivated self-starter with post-secondary degree in Paramedicine, Health Sciences or a related field. You will have a minimum of 4 years related experience including supervisory and/or leadership experience, and significant experience in the provincial ambulance system, gained by working as a Paramedic or an Advanced Care Paramedic, which must include EMCA or AEMCA certification. In addition, you will have Defibrillation and System Relief Certification, and be willing to obtain Autonomous I.V. certification within a reasonable timeframe. Knowledge of legislation including the Ambulance Act, Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Health policies, procedures, guidelines and specifications, etc. is required. Your knowledge and experience is rounded out with strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills, along with interest, aptitude, and demonstrated ability in specialized Paramedic project work. In addition, you will possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “F” Driver’s Licence. This position requires travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes to attend meetings and various work locations. Some early/late meetings will be required.
The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.
