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Description
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 911 operator, you would be play a pivotal role in the health and safety of NWT communities. The Bilingual Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NWT 9-1-1 is a certified, licensed public safety telecommunicator responsible for providing safe and effective call-taking and processing of emergency services within the Northwest Territories, including pre-arrival basic medical instructions as needed. You would also provides surge, break and mealtime emergency medical call-taking, triage and dispatch services for Med-Response (GNWT air ambulance dispatch, emergency medical and support service), which services every community in the NWT.
To be successful in this role you would have a certification or degree in pre-hospital emergency medical care above first responder levels ( e.g., Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic) plus two years' experience as a first responder. Other combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered. Training and certification in NWT 9-1-1 and Med-Response processes and systems will be provided before the incumbent begins to provide services.
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 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 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.
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Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Bilingual
This job opening requires candidate to be fluent both orally and written in both English and French.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 26025
Closing Date: November 28, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $48.59 per hour to $58.04 per hour (approximately $94,750 - $113,178) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.