Bilingual Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NWT 911
Top Benefits
About the role
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 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, 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 9-1-1 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 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.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Bilingual Emergency Medical Dispatcher, NWT 911
Top Benefits
About the role
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 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, 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 9-1-1 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 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.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.