Title: Base Supervisor - Coastal
Division: WAHA Paramedic Service
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Sites: Fort Albany, Kashechewan & Attawapiskat, ON
Reports to: Manager of Emergency Services & Manager of Community Paramedicine
Status: Permanent Full Time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is now accepting applications for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Base Supervisor - Coastal.
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
- Knowledge and experience in adult education concepts with the ability to modify approaches for different learning styles
- Demonstrate understanding of chronic conditions (CHF, COPD, DM) and management
- Demonstrate understanding of public health/social issues and resources
- Demonstrated the ability to maintain a high level of patient satisfaction
- Demonstrate the ability to foster a positive and co-operative working relationship with team members, allied services, and other agencies and the public
What You’ll Do
- Ensure an effective and efficient service including volunteer scheduling and provision of emergency service on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis
- Formulate with the Director of Ambulance Services, contingency plans for the community service to be implemented in the event of a disaster or special event
- Consult with Volunteers and staff, to ensure familiarity with and the capability of carrying out all operational procedures
- Ensure all staff and volunteers are aware of training standards, qualifications and career courses provided or sponsored by the Ministry of Health Emergency Health Services Branch
- Provide a comprehensive orientation and training program for all new volunteers
- Arrange for in-service training for staff and volunteers on a regular basis
- Ensure personnel directives are implemented and followed
- Review and update personnel files monthly, interviewing and counselling as required.
- Complete annual performance interviews on staff and volunteers ensuring appropriate qualifications are met and maintained
- Liaise with primary care providers/allied health providers such as physicians, pharmacists and care coordinators. Travel will be required to other communities
- Provide patient education, self-management coaching, welfare checks, post exacerbation and hospital discharge follow up support to manage their underlying condition(s)
- Provide personal care, medication assistance and support
What You Bring
- Diploma in Paramedicine
- Must meet all requirements under legislation to qualify as a Paramedic
- Demonstrated understanding of Adult Learning Principles and ability to communicate and educate the public in the community with respect to diseases, treatment, prevention, etc., and services provided
- Certification as a Paramedic in accordance with the Ontario Provincial Symptom Relief and Cardiac Arrest Medical Directives
- Valid Ontario Class “F” or higher driver’s license in good standing which meets the requirements of the Ambulance Act of Ontario
- Prior experience management experience and knowledge related to Community Paramedicine an asset
- Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
- Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
- Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
- Relocation paid by the organization
- Housing provided by the organization
- Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
- Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
- Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $118,185.60 - $133,952.00
Competition #: 2026-269
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deadline: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.
Apply directly athttps://www.waha.ca/career-opportunities/
As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Pay: $56.82-$64.40 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have your diploma in Paramedicine?
- Must meet all requirements under legislation to qualify as a Paramedic?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: On the road
