A reminder to all Toronto Paramedic Services staff that the deadline to disclose your vaccination status is Monday, September 13, 2021, in accordance with the City’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy (insideTO link). Proof of vaccination status can be securely uploaded by scanning the QR code (right), visiting s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/psdocumentation, or emailing your documentation to emsdocumentation@toronto.ca (please include your full name and employee number in the email).
For more information, please visit this page or read the City’s FAQs (insideTO link).
Paramedic Schedule 9 Conversion Town Hall: Updated Access Info
A virtual town hall, intended for Paramedics and Operations Superintendents, will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 20:00 to 21:00 regarding Schedule 9 implementation. Updated access information was distributed earlier this week.
Online:
https://toronto.webex.com/toronto/j.php?MTID=m6172285222dfe4a13ca8e2600daac40f
Event number: 2462 625 4803 Event password: 87784
Phone:
Phone number: 1-647-484-1598 Access code: 246 262 54803
If you are planning to listen to the event via telephone, questions must be submitted in advance to PS-ScheduleChange@toronto.ca. For those joining us online, you will be able to submit written questions during the live Q&A portion of the event.
The City’s Count Yourself In: Workforce Survey (insideTO link) is currently open! This survey of all employees in the Toronto Public Service helps the City to better understand how our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete and is accessible from any City network computer.
All information/responses are kept confidential (insideTO link). Even if you have completed the survey in the past, we ask you to confirm the information previously entered.
Communications Recap
This week, memorandums were released regarding the following:
All Staff
Operations, Community Paramedicine and Education & Development:
- MEMO from Ontario Base Hospital Group – Announcing A New Clinical App for Ontario Paramedics
- UPDATED Webex Event Information for Virtual Town Hall (Conversion of Schedule 2, 3 and 4)
Communications
World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on September 10, we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day – an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding about suicide, and the impact it has on those affected by it. Even small actions can make a difference, and we can all help create hope through action. More info is available online.
Please take a moment to step back and examine your own well-being. Your mental health matters, and remember that it’s okay to not be okay.
Tomorrow also marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 when thousands of lives were lost, including many first responders. If you, or someone you know is struggling for any reason, please reach out to one of the many resources available to you:
- City of Toronto Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential information, consultation, and short-term professional counselling services for staff and eligible family members 24/7.
Phone: 416-392-6633 Family Services EAP (Local 416): 1-800-668-9920 - TPS Peer Resource Team (PRT)
Peer-nominated members from all areas of TPS (both union and non-union, from various units) are available to provide confidential support to all TPS staff.
Phone: 1-855-PRT-TEMS (1-855-778-8367) - Staff Psychological Associate
Leslie Langdon is available to provide confidential and professional consultation, information, and short-term clinical interventions for all TPS employees.
Phone: 416-392-5095
As COVID-19 continues to impact our day-to-day lives, remember that you continue to make a difference in our communities every day, through your ongoing professionalism and courage. Thank you for all that you do.
Take care, and stay safe.
(Original signed by)
Jennifer Shield