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Vanguard Air Care Inc, a division of Fast Air Ltd., is seeking candidates for a King Air 200 Medevac Captain position reporting to the Chief Pilot.

In this role you will be responding to calls from remote communities across northern Manitoba. As a Captain you will be an integral part of the medevac flight team and will be responsible to coordinate with flight crews, air traffic controllers and generate flight plans; observe weather; and other duties as assigned while providing excellent customer service and serving as a mentor to junior crew members.

Rotations are currently either 7 days on / 7 days off or 14 days on / 14 days off.
Vanguard bases are located in Winnipeg, Island Lake, Norway House and Thompson, Manitoba.

To be considered for this position you must meet the following minimum requirements:

– Must have requirements to qualify for Airline Transport Pilot Licence.
– Familiar with aircraft types: BE-20.
– Minimum of 1500 hours on fixed wing aircraft, with 500 hours as PIC.
– Minimum of 500 hours of flight time as PIC.
– Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
– Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
– Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
– Ability to create alternative solutions to problems.
– Excellent time management.
– High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
– Works well under pressure.
– Ability to interpret and implement company policies, procedures and follow Aircraft SOPs.
– Ability to build effective working relationships quickly and work as an effective team member and leader.
– Ability to express and communicate appreciation and feedback.
– Ability to maintain a respectful workplace.
– Ability to maintain a clean and tidy workplace.
– Must obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card.
– Must maintain a Valid Passport and be eligible to work in Canada.
– Immunizations must be up to date and include COVID-19 vaccinations.
– Must provide a criminal records check, vulnerability sectors and child abuse check that is not more than six months old.
– Current CPR certification.

Vanguard Air Care Inc. provides a challenging and rewarding work environment with a focus
on safety and service excellence. We offer a competitive compensation package including, comprehensive employee benefit program including health & dental benefits, a pension plan, on-site wellness area, and training opportunities to our skilled team of professionals. Our social culture is
fun and engaging, and we welcome new ideas that improve life at Vanguard Air Care.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: info@vanguardaircare.com, note position applying for in the subject line.

Vanguard Air Care Inc, a division of Fast Air Ltd., is seeking candidates for a King Air 200 Medevac First Officer position. 

In this role you will be responding to calls from remote communities across northern Manitoba flying a Medevac fleet of aircraft on a flexible, full-time basis, accommodating an irregular flight schedule. As a First Officer you will be an integral part of the medevac multi-disciplinary team.

Rotations are currently either 7 days on / 7 days off or 14 days on / 14 days off.
Vanguard bases are located in Winnipeg, Island Lake, Norway House and Thompson, Manitoba 

To be considered for this position you must meet the following minimum requirements:

– Must meet the requirements of a commercial pilot’s licence with Multi IFR ratings.
– Minimum of 500 hours on fixed wing aircraft.
– Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
– Ability to work with minimal supervision.
– Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
– Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
– Ability to create alternative solutions to problems.
– Excellent time management.
– High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
– Work well under pressure.
– Ability to interpret and implement company policies, procedures and follow Aircraft SOPs.
– Ability to build effective working relationships quickly and work as an effective team member.
– Ability to express and communicate appreciation and feedback.
– Ability to maintain a respectful workplace.
– Ability to maintain a clean and tidy workplace.
– Must obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card.
– Must maintain a Valid Passport and be eligible to work in Canada.
– Must provide a criminal records check, vulnerability sectors and child abuse check that is not more than six months old.
– Immunizations must be up to date including COVID-19.
– Current CPR certification.

Air Care Inc. provides a challenging and rewarding work environment with a focus on safety and service excellence. We offer a competitive compensation package including, comprehensive employee benefit program including health & dental benefits, a pension plan, on-site wellness area, and training opportunities to our skilled team of professionals. Our social culture is fun and engaging, and we welcome new ideas that improve life at Vanguard Air Care

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: info@vanguardaircare.com, note position applying for “Medevac First Officer” in the subject line.

Vanguard Air Care is currently accepting applications from loyal, dedicated, experienced Advance Care Paramedics (ACP) and nurses with energy and a positive attitude to join our aero-medical transport team of dedicated, caring health care providers.

Vanguard Air Care Headquarters is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and operates out of (4) air ambulance bases strategically located in Manitoba: (Winnipeg, Island Lake, Norway House and Thompson)

Vanguard Air Care, is pleased to offer a competitive compensation package to the successful applicant.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must have successfully graduated with a Nursing deploma or an Advance Care Paramedic Diploma from an Accredited Advance Care Program and have a minimum of 2 years of emergency care experience at an ACP provider.

• Current Basic Life Support
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support
• Current Pediatric Advance Life Support
• Current COVID-19 vaccine required
• Current International Trauma Life Support / Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support
• CAMATA or equivalent certificate

Other minimum requirements;

• Criminal Record including Vulnerable Person clearance
• Manitoba Child Abuse Registry clearance
• Must be able to be licensed as Aero-medical Attendant with Manitoba Health Emergency Health Services Branch prior to start of employment. Vanguard Air Care will aid in this process to the successful candidates.
• Must be able to obtain a Transport Canada RAIC pass
• Physically capable of performing the duties of a Flight Medic.
• Willing to work in remote locations without supervision
• Willing and able to work during various weather conditions
• Must provide a valid passport

Skills:

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, nursing stations, and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in an environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities:

• The Flight Medic will assess, treat, prepare patient for transport and accompany patients on the Air Ambulance to the receiving facility.
• The Flight Medic will perform advance skills and procedures as approved by Vanguard Air Care Medical Director(s) and the Manitoba Office of the Medical Director.
• The Flight Medic will be required to be knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by vanguard Air Care. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to insure repair of equipment as directed.
• The Flight Medic will keep the aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
• The Flight Medic will represent Vanguard Air Care and its affiliates in a professional and respectful manner at all times and reports directly to the Director of Medevac Services.
• The Flight Medic works closely and effectively with other members of the air ambulance crew to ensure a positive outcome for all stakeholders.
• The Flight Medic will maintain his/her documents of required licensure, certifications, continuing education and any other relevant training to his/her scope of practice.
• The Flight medic will serve as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates in departmental activities, projects and committees.
• The Flight Medic will maintain awareness of current issues related to transport care through participation in professional activities.

Schedule:

• Full time 14 days on 14 days off rotation.

Preference for employment will be given to those individuals who currently reside in Manitoba or willing to relocate from another province.