Superintendent External Violence Against Paramedics

Overview

**Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.

At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.**

Superintendent External Violence Against Paramedics

Health Services – Peel Regional Paramedic Services

Status: 1 Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $120,401.00 – $150,501.00 per annum ( plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable )

Hiring Range: $120,401.00 – $135,451.00 per annum

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Fernforest Paramedic Station, 1600 Bovaird Drive E., Brampton

Hours of Work: 42 hours per week, with shifts rotating in accordance with operational requirements

Join Our Leadership Team – Make a Difference Every Day!

About Us

Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS) provides high‑quality emergency and non‑emergency paramedic care to the communities of Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Serving one of Canada’s largest municipal regions, PRPS responds to hundreds of thousands of calls each year through a dedicated team of frontline, communications, and leadership professionals.

We are committed to patient‑centred care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. By working closely with dispatch partners, hospitals, and public safety agencies, we ensure timely, coordinated, and compassionate responses. As part of the Region of Peel, we value professionalism, accountability, inclusion, and innovation, and we empower our people to lead, learn, and make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Role

The Superintendent, External Violence Against Paramedics (EVAP) leads system‑level prevention and mitigation strategies to address public‑to‑paramedic violence. This role drives a proactive, evidence‑informed approach to safety by identifying risks, supporting incident response, and advancing policies, programs, and partnerships that reduce the frequency and severity of workplace violence.

You will work collaboratively with operational leadership, frontline teams, and external partners to strengthen a culture of safety and ensure paramedics are supported in high‑risk environments.

What You'll Do

In this role you will provide strategic oversight of the EVAP program. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coach staff using a people‑centred leadership approach and provide ongoing performance feedback
• Develop and implement evidence‑based violence prevention strategies across paramedic services
• Collaborate with internal partners (Operations, Education, Risk, Wellness) and external agencies to improve safety outcomes
• Lead program operations, including strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee incident reviews, risk assessments, and EVIR reporting to inform data‑driven safety interventions
• Provide leadership in high‑risk incident response, ensuring consistent policy application and paramedic support
• Author reports, deliver presentations, and contribute to Council and leadership briefings
• Manage program budgets and ensure alignment with service and organizational priorities
• Champion frontline engagement initiatives and lead training programs such as ALERT (Advanced Learning for Recognizing and Evaluating Threats)
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning across the organization

What You’ll Need

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., Leadership, Workplace Health & Safety) or equivalent experience
• Certified Primary or Advanced Care Paramedic in Ontario with AEMCA and Base Hospital authorization
• Minimum 5 years of full‑time paramedic experience within a municipal or regional paramedic service
• Demonstrated leadership experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment, resilience, and the ability to lead in high‑pressure environments
• Proficiency with operational systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Alignment with Regional values and commitment to continuous improvement and staff safety

•

A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)

• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Your Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strategic thinking with a data‑driven, evidence‑based approach to decision‑making
• Resilience and commitment to psychological well‑being and professional boundaries
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have

• Experience in workplace violence prevention, risk management, or health & safety programs
• Experience working with multi‑agency partnerships or public safety environments

Why Join Us?

At Peel Region, you don’t just have a job, you have a purpose. You are supported to do meaningful work while growing your career in a workplace that values inclusion, well‑being, and continuous learning.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (nwhere applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.