Job Description
Job Description
- 24 X 7 on-site and remote support of all emergency 911 ambulance dispatching equipment in the province, in support of the ministry’s compliance and oversight of the Land Ambulance Act
- Coordinate administration, monitoring, management, implementation and support of desktops and server environments, Ambulance Communication Centre (ACC) integrated 911 solutions such as CAD, radio, phone, GIS and paging, within one or more assigned ACC’s
- Provide realistic work estimates to support project planning; capture business requirements and update business rules based on the requirements
- Provide technical Paramedic and Ambulance Communication Officer subject matter expertise for multiple technology related projects, including but not limited to Radio, Telecom, Satellite Systems, and Digital Voice Recording and Retrieval
NOTE
- Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract.
- No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.
- Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as “Hybrid” as consultants may be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager’s discretion.
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Core Skills
Knowledge of systems analysis and design methods and techniques to develop system solutions and to manage servers and applications
Demonstrated knowledge of testing and implementation methods and practices for testing and acceptance
Experience in the application of theories, principles and practices of voice, data, radio, information technology and satellite telecommunications engineering.
Experience with Local Area Network and various network topologies/configurations
Experience with systems and business operational disciplines and processes; skills in negotiation, conflict, and problem resolution, change management and project coordination; current knowledge in new technologies and trends that may benefit emergency health services.
Ability to use basic Radio Frequency test equipment such as multi-meter, voltmeter, system monitor or analyzer
Technical Skills
Knowledge of server and network technologies, hardware and facilities requirements (data centres) along with IT security policies to identify and evaluate IT options for clients and to design, develop and implement technology solutions
Experience with IP based telephony system such as Avaya and CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) solutions
Experience with integrated voice and data switching systems, computer data communications architecture, radio-trunking systems design and P25 standards
Experience with VHF and UHF radio technologies
Experience with public safety dispatch systems integration and interface requirements to support continued interoperability of all systems and services
Understanding of emergency health services in Ontario including ambulance communications, operations and practices, associated standards, policies, and guidelines as well as interface with/delivery of other emergency communications services (e.g. police, fire) in order to support communications and interface requirements within the context of the emergency services framework.
Knowledge of current and emerging telecommunications systems technologies including voice, data, satellite, information technology and radio telecommunication systems used in the public safety communications centre environment in order to provide technical expertise, advice and troubleshooting support for communications systems within the assigned public safety communications centre.
3 days a week in the office
- Experience in the application of theories, principles and practices of voice, data, radio, information technology and satellite telecommunications engineering.
- Ability to use basic Radio Frequency test equipment such as multi-meter, voltmeter, system monitor or analyzer
- Experience with VHF and UHF radio technologies
- Experience with integrated voice and data switching systems, computer data communications architecture, radio-trunking systems design and P25 standards