It is with mixed feelings that I announce that Commander Michael Grife has accepted a position as Director with Toronto Emergency Management and will be leaving for this role in the coming weeks.

Michael’s career with Toronto Paramedic Services has spanned over 22 years, beginning in 2001 as a Primary Care Paramedic. He joined the leadership team in 2013 as an Operations Superintendent, and moved to Special Operations in 2015, serving as the Team Lead for several programs and in the role of Administrative Superintendent. Michael was promoted to Commander of Special Operations in 2019 and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Sick Kids Acute Care Transport Service (ACTS) program, the first of its kind in Ontario. Michael has also served as a member of the Peer Resource Team since 2016.

Most recently, Michael worked in the Chief’s Office as Commander, Policy, Projects & Process Improvement, providing strategic decision-making support for the Chief’s Office, managing issues arising from Standing Committees and City Council, and leading Divisional policy and program initiatives.

Please join me in thanking Michael for his many contributions to Toronto Paramedic Services and wishing him well in this exciting new opportunity.

Information regarding the Commander, Policy, Projects & Process Improvement position will be shared in the coming days.

Sincerely,

(Original signed by)
Bikram Chawla