Specialist Paramedic Services Community Outreach

Hybrid
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$75,696–$94,621 / year

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Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

Lead community engagement, public education, and outreach initiatives to strengthen awareness and access to Peel Regional Paramedic Services. Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to promote health and wellness while managing media relations and promotional campaigns.

Job details

Overview Specialist Paramedic Services Community Outreach Health Services – Peel Regional Paramedic Services Status: Regular Full-Time Hire Range: $94,455 – $106,262 per annum Work Mode: Primarily In-Office (with occasional hybrid work arrangements based on operational requirements)Location: Fernforest Reporting Station- 1600 Bovaird Drive East, BramptonHours of Work: 35 hours per week Are you passionate about improving community awareness, access to services, and health outcomes? This exciting role provides the opportunity to lead community engagement, public education, and outreach initiatives that strengthen community awareness, improve access to services, and advance the strategic priorities of Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS). Working collaboratively with community organizations, healthcare partners, residents, and interestholders, you'll help identify community needs, promote health and wellness initiatives, and support equitable service delivery. Through strategic partnerships, educational campaigns, and community-based initiatives, you'll play a key role in enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and positive profile of PRPS within the communities it serves. What You'll Do Community Outreach & Public Education: Plan, coordinate, and deliver public education sessions, presentations, and outreach activities for diverse audiences, including schools, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and residents. Promote awareness of PRPS programs, services, public safety initiatives, and the paramedic profession. Collaborate with Community Safety Programs and public health partners to support the delivery of CPR, public access defibrillation, injury prevention, and health promotion initiatives. Develop educational resources, presentations, promotional materials, and public-facing content. Provide guidance, training, and support to paramedics participating in community outreach and classroom presentations. Interestholder Engagement & Collaboration: Build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, healthcare partners, educational institutions, emergency services, media representatives, and other interestholders. Identify opportunities to enhance community awareness, accessibility, and engagement with PRPS programs and services. Represent PRPS at community events, meetings, public forums, and interestholder engagement opportunities. Foster collaborative partnerships that support outreach objectives and equitable service delivery. Communications, Marketing & Media Relations: Work closely with the Region of Peel Communications team to develop outreach campaigns, public information materials, and engagement initiatives. Support media relations activities and coordinate public messaging in alignment with corporate standards and strategic priorities. Create and contribute content for websites, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communication channels. Respond to community inquiries received through email, voicemail, online platforms, and in-person interactions. Ensure PRPS branding, promotional materials, and public-facing communications align with Regional standards and policies. Event Planning & Program Support: Plan, coordinate, and deliver community events, ceremonies, outreach initiatives, and promotional activities. Support the administration of the PRPS Observer Program and other community outreach initiatives. Monitor and evaluate outreach programs, campaigns, and events, providing recommendations for continuous improvement. Participate in service-wide response activities during emergencies or critical incidents, as required. What You Bring to the Role Education & Experience: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum two (2) years of experience in communications, public relations, community engagement, media relations, or event planning. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Qualified to work as a certified Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) in Ontario, as required by the Ambulance Act and Regulations. Valid Ontario Class F Driver's Licence. Minimum three (3) years of field paramedic experience is considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience developing and delivering public education programs, presentations, outreach initiatives, and promotional materials. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with community partners, healthcare professionals, media representatives, and internal interestholders. Demonstrated event planning, project coordination, and organizational skills. Knowledge of communications, branding, media relations, marketing, and community engagement best practices. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Experience or demonstrated interest in photography, videography, and digital content creation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Perks That Make Work Rewarding: At Peel Region, we’re committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, growth, and success: OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements Supportive Workplace: A respectful, inclusive culture that values collaboration Our Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted using video conference technology. Please monitor your email, including spam or junk folders, for recruitment communications. Be bold. Think big. Make an impact. Help make a difference by connecting people, services, and communities. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. About Us Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses. We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life. Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region. Additional Information Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field with at least two years of relevant experience. Must be a certified Advanced Care Paramedic or Primary Care Paramedic in Ontario with a valid Class F driver's license.