Stay Cool this Pride Weekend: June 28-30
Toronto’s Pride Festival takes place this weekend! Check out this year’s full schedule of events and the 2024 Festival Map. A reminder that all staff are invited to join the Senior Leadership team on Sunday, June 30 to march in the parade alongside colleagues, friends, and family. Whether you’re working or celebrating at the event, please remember to take care of yourselves in hot and humid weather; stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and take advantage of air conditioning when you can.
TPS Attends Stroke Awareness Event
On Tuesday, Paramedics attended Thorncliffe Park Public School, along with Unity Health and the South East Toronto Stroke Network, to take part in a Stroke Month Awareness event. Our staff talked with 96 students about stroke awareness in a fun and interactive way. The highlight for the students was touring the ambulance and getting some hands-on experience with some of our equipment. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this #StrokeAwarenessMonth event a success!
Please take a moment to complete the City’s Count Yourself In: Workforce Survey. All responses are confidential and will help the City better understand our workforce’s diversity and how it reflects the communities we serve.
City of Toronto Auditor General’s Report
As part of her 2023 work plan, the Auditor General conducted an operational review of 9-1-1 emergency response services, including the services provided by Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS). Recently, the Auditor General published the findings of her report. Thank you to everyone who participated in the review and provided feedback to the Auditor General’s team. Read the full memo from Chief Chawla, including a direct link to the report, on the Staff Blog.
Leslie Langdon Retirement
June 25 was Leslie Langdon’s last day with TPS. Leslie’s career spanned more than 40 years, with the last nine years spent as Staff Psychologist for Toronto Paramedic Services. We wish Leslie all the best in her retirement! Read the full memo here.
Job Opportunities
Closing soon! An external posting for full-time Paramedic Level 1 is still open. If you know someone who would excel in a dynamic and fast-paced service, please encourage them to visit the TPS Paramedic Recruitment Page for information on how to apply. Posting closes July 2, 2024.
Expression of Interest (EOI) Opportunities
An EOI is now open for Long Term Backfill EOI #2-2024. Submissions will only be accepted through the TPS Bidding Portal. Questions can be directed to PS-SchedulingMgmt@toronto.ca. Submission deadline is 23:59:59 on July 15, 2024.
Signature Events Expression of Interest (EOI) Opportunities
The following EOIs are still open:
- Signature Event EOI – CNE August 16-September 2, 2024
- Signature Event EOI – Caribbean Carnival August 3, 2024
Refer to the companion document for instructions on how to submit your interest for this event. Applications must be received no later than 23:59:59 on July 7, 2024.
Staff Communications Recap
The following communications were released in the last week:
Operations
- Participation Request: Survey for Future Paramedic Education Content
- Station Bid #6
- Signature Event Winner List – Indy 2024 – Final
Today is the last day of school for many elementary and secondary school students. Congratulations to all parents celebrating milestones with their children this year!
Happy Canada Day!
Canada Day is on Monday, July 1. Click here for a full list of events taking place across the city.
Canada Day may not be a day of celebration for everyone, particularly First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Please take time to learn more about Canada’s history and read the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan, or take one of the courses available on ELI.
Take care, stay safe, and stay positive!
(Original signed by)
Jamie Burnett