Service Award Nominations
During this year’s Toronto Public Service Week, September 19-23, 2022, an awards ceremony will be held to recognize the outstanding contributions of Toronto Paramedic Services’ staff and members of the public who have made a difference in the lives of others.
Nominations close on August 22, 2022. All staff are encouraged to consider nominating a colleague or member of the public. Please visit the Staff Blog and look for the “Honours & Awards” banner for information regarding nomination criteria and to access the online submission form.
Election Updates
The election year blackout period began on August 1. Staff engaging in political activity during personal time are reminded to review the policies, guidelines and bulletins regarding the involvement of City staff in election campaigns, and the use of corporate resources during an election year. You may also access the new Political Activity Self-Assessment Tool. More information regarding the 2022 Toronto Elections is available on the intranet.
Every Child Matters T-shirts
The Ambe Maamowisdaa Employee Circle has created an Every Child Matters orange t-shirt for City staff to honour Orange Shirt Day, also known as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30. T-shirts cost $26.50, with $1.50 from every sale donated to Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto and $1.50 donated to Ambe Maamowisdaa to facilitate Indigenous culture-based activities and gatherings for Indigenous and non-Indigenous City of Toronto staff. Order your t-shirt by August 26 to receive it before September 30.
Training Opportunities
Two training opportunities opened this week including:
Additionally, a Safety Helmet Evaluation Opportunity was posted for bid. Visit the Staff Blog for information on all three opportunities.
Staff Communications Recap
The following memorandums were released within the last week:
- All Staff
Staffing Announcement – Commander, Communications Systems Engineering
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY – Temporary Full Time Call Taker
- Communications
Shift Start Times for Part-Time and Full-Time Call Takers
New Advanced Care Paramedics in Operations
- Operations and Communications
Sunnybrook Emergency Department Renovation Project
Respirator Fit Study Opportunity
Respirators are often the only protection available against bioaerosols for Paramedics providing emergency care.
The Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) is recruiting 200 Paramedics to determine how well respirators fit during paramedic tasks that may break the seal between the respirator and face. Information from this study can help to ensure Paramedics are provided with adequate respiratory protection.
For more information on the study and how to enroll, scan the QR Code on the image above or visit the OCRC website.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to caring for our community – the work that you do does not go unnoticed. Please continue to take care of yourselves and each other.
(Original signed by)
Jennifer Shield