Posted 4 months ago
Medical Response Team | Ottawa
@ Odyssey Medical Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Odyssey Medical Inc. is hiring contract event medical responders in Ottawa to provide front-line patient care at planned events such as marathons, concerts and festivals. Crew sign up voluntarily for shifts, about four per month, with pay of $19 to $28.50 per hour based on certification and experience.
Pay:
$19–$28.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Respond first to on-site medical emergencies and provide patient care
- Circulate within the event site among participants
- Work independently, with a partner or in a larger team
- Follow procedures, guidelines and protocols
Requirements summary:
- Valid EFR, AMFR, EMR, AEMCA, ACP or second-year paramedic student certification
- First-year paramedic students with at least FR certification may apply
- Customer service-oriented mindset
- Own transportation plan to the assigned event site
- Commitment to about four shifts per month
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | EFR, AMFR, EMR, AEMCA, ACP |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Odyssey Medical Inc.
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Full company description
We are a national event medical services provider specializing in meeting the needs and obligations of event producers to ensure safe, professional and on-budget events. EVENTS: We provide safety consulting, risk-matched first aid and advanced emergency medical services on event. We can support you in planning, stakeholder engagement, safety support, and team-training. Working coast to coast, we can be your national safety partner for marquee North American events. * Music Festivals & Concerts | EDM to Country * Mass Athletic Events and Series | Running, Cycling & Triathlons * Remote and Wilderness | Expedition and Medical Direction * Obstacle Course Racing and Mud Runs * Conferences, Retreats and Customized Events CREW, CONSULTING & NETWORK: Odyssey also partners with and provides Medical Direction, medication planning, and supplies to local and regional event medical teams, supporting local players to engage with national event series. This collaborative approach gives event producers consistent service levels in all of their markets through a simple, single contact. Odyssey's medical direction team members and policies in each province will permit local providers to work to their scope, enhancing the level of service to patients at all events and deployments. SUPPLIES: Odyssey has been a wholesaler and retailer of emergency medical supplies since 2001. Custom builds and resupply of gear is our specialty.
- LinkedIn followers
- 916
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 279
- Reported office locations
- Odyssey Medical, Multiple Markets, Ontario | British Columbia, CA
- #316 - 255 Newport Drive, Parkside Drive, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 5H1, CA
- 28 Currie St, 3A, Barrie, Ontario L4M 5N4, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Medical
- Events
- Event Management
- Other recorded names
- Odyssey Medical Inc.
- Odyssey Medical
- Specialties
- Event Medical Services
- Risk Management
- Education and Research
- Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Training
- Stakeholder Engagement
- and Mass Gathering Medicine
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are a national event medical services provider specializing in meeting the needs and obligations of event producers to ensure safe, professional and on-budget events. EVENTS: We provide safety consulting, risk-matched first aid and advanced emergency medical services on event. We can support you in planning, stakeholder engagement, safety support, and team-training. Working coast to coast, we can be your…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Events Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Multiple Markets, Ontario | British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Event Medical ServicesRisk ManagementEducation and ResearchMedical Equipment and SuppliesTrainingStakeholder Engagementand Mass Gathering Medicine |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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WHO WE ARE:
Odyssey Medical is a nationally incorporated Canadian business specializing in Event Medical and Risk Management services. Delivering approximately 2500 days of simultaneous event coverage annually, Odyssey supports private and public clients as they host events ranging in size, scale and complexity. Backed by credentialed and fully insured multidisciplinary response teams, Odyssey administers front-line patient care and programs across a range of events such as marathons, cycling races, obstacle and adventure courses, mass-gathering concerts and festivals, stadium-based events and community-focused celebrations. Additionally, Odyssey has experience supporting established venues such as nightclubs and film & TV sets with medical team coverage on a year-round basis. Odyssey has an established Medical Direction and symptom relief program to support first responders, medics, and advanced medical team practitioners in providing efficient, discreet and exceptional care.
Requirements
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Odyssey Medical is actively looking for individuals to join our EVENT MEDICAL TEAM in Ottawa. We are seeking dedicated personnel who are committed to upholding our collective objectives:
We take care of our PATIENTS by prioritizing risk-matched care that serves as a primary response to any on-location medical emergencies that may arise.
We take care of our CLIENTS by acting as an extension of their eyes and ears and projecting a welcoming yet alert presence while circulating within the event site and among participants.
We take care of our CREW by building a culture of mutual support, fostering effective communication and promoting team collaboration to ensure that our skills develop and align with the ever-evolving needs of pre-hospital care.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:
A certification - EFR, AMFR, EMR, AEMCA, ACP, second-year paramedic student
First-year paramedic students are welcome to apply, but require at least an FR certification.
A customer service-oriented mindset (welcoming, informative, helpful, respectful)
A willingness to engage and apply proper procedures, guidelines and protocols
A confident demeanour, whether working independently, with a partner, or as part of a larger team for our major planned events.
A transportation plan (car, carpooling, rideshare) to get to/from the event site to which you are assigned.
A commitment to work approximately 4 shifts per month
Benefits
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR CREW:
We provide the right equipment/tools/gear/bags to get the job done.
We provide all PPE
We provide opportunities for advancement.
We are a 24/7 operation, providing a variety of shifts (day, nights, weekends etc) for which you voluntarily sign up, depending on your availability and preferences.
We provide a flexible scheduling approach that allows individuals to maintain current professional commitments (i.e., another job, studies, etc.).
We provide shifts across major Ontario markets such as GTA, Niagara, Durham, Barrie, Muskoka/Kawarthas, Ottawa and Kingston.
Compensation for this role ranges from $19 to $28.50 per hour, based on certification and relevant experience.
Odyssey Medical is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience. Odyssey Medical will not discriminate against job applicants on any grounds protected by human rights legislation during any phases of the recruitment, screening and hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact[email protected].
Our integrated AI hiring strategy prioritizes efficiency and equity while upholding a candidate-centric approach. Recognizing the deeply personal nature of job seeking, our screening procedures are tailored to understand each candidate individually. While AI enhances efficiency by managing administrative duties and scheduling, human discernment remains pivotal in evaluating candidates. At every pivotal juncture of our hiring journey – from initial resume reviews, interviews and candidate selections – seasoned professionals lead the process, ensuring human judgment remains at the core of our Odyssey's talent acquisition decisions.
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