Staff Update #16 – Week in Review | Toronto Paramedic Services

Thank you to our Communications Centre Staff

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week closes out a whirlwind of celebrations tomorrow! This week, Mayor Olivia Chow issued an official proclamation honouring Toronto’s dedicated Telecommunicators. Members of the Senior Team, colleagues, and loved ones attended the Tri-Service Awards at Police Headquarters on Monday, and an ACE Recipient Recognition Ceremony at our HQ on Tuesday. Staff also enjoyed a group yoga session and a host of games, and food throughout the week.

Thank you to our outstanding team of Emergency Medical Call Takers and Dispatchers, Senior Emergency Medical Dispatchers, Communication Training Officers, Support and Leadership staff for their ongoing dedication to our community members.

TPS Staff Blog: Now Online!

We are pleased to report the TPS Staff Blog is back online! As a reminder, staff can access a wide variety of resources, including updated clinical advisories, memorandums, SOPs, and event photos.

Volunteers Wanted for Paramedic Services Week!

All Toronto Paramedic Services employees are invited to participate in a Social Media Campaign Expression of Interest for Paramedic Services Week 2024. Those interested can send an email to Commander Jay Gagne with the subject line “2024 PSW Social Media Campaign EOI”.

The application deadline is April 24, 2024.

Job Opportunities

There is still time to apply for Supervisor Facilities Management. Interested applicants may apply via SuccessFactors. Posting closes April 23, 2024.

Staff Communications Recap

The following communications were released this week:

All Staff

Operations

New Date: Corporate 20-Minute Makeover

Thank you to all who have expressed interest in the Corporate 20-Minute Makeover in support of Earth Day. To align with Toronto Fire Services, we have postponed our clean up efforts at Headquarters until Monday, April 22, 2024, at 11:00.

If you’re interested in pitching in, please meet up with your TPS and TFS colleagues in the HQ Atrium at 10:55 on Monday. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. If you have any questions, please email Superintendent Dineen Robinson.

Happy Ridván

A 12-day festival and one of the most holy in the Bahá’í faith, Ridván begins this evening and runs until May 1. Happy Ridván to all our staff celebrating!