Ornge Careers

Description

PROGRAM LEAD, MEDICAL CONSUMABLES

Reference #2026-29

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Program Lead, Medical Consumables plays a critical role in supporting Ornge’s life‑saving mission by ensuring the uninterrupted availability, safety, and quality of medical consumables across all Ornge bases and Service Agreement Carriers throughout Ontario. In this role, you will oversee the provincial supply chain for medical consumables, working closely with internal teams and external partners to manage inventory, respond to recalls and shortages, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Your work directly supports frontline clinical operations and helps ensure patients receive the care they need when time matters most.

Key Accountabilities:

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Oversee the ordering, distribution, storage, and tracking of medical consumables across all Ornge bases and Service Agreement Carriers.
• Utilize SAP and inventory management systems to verify orders, manage stock levels, adjust minimum and maximum quantities, and ensure timely replenishment.
• Manage outbound shipments, documentation, and receipt of goods to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate product rollouts, trials, substitutions, and recalls in collaboration with Logistics, Clinical Affairs, and Paramedic Operations.
• Ensure compliance with safe handling, storage, and maintenance requirements for medical consumables, including equipment‑related consumables.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Apply financial oversight to consumables purchasing, ensuring fiscally responsible sourcing and selection of replacement products.
• Track and report cost savings achieved through strategic purchasing and vendor selection.
• Source suppliers for new or discontinued consumables and proactively monitor industry‑wide shortages or supply chain disruptions.
• Work with vendors and partners to mitigate risks and maintain operational readiness.

Reporting, Analysis & Operational Readiness

• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and databases to track inventory levels, usage trends, performance metrics, and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and provide inventory status, shortage, and forecasting reports to leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Analyze usage patterns to anticipate demand and prevent service interruptions across the province.
• Support quality improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending process enhancements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members involved in medical consumables management and distribution.
• Act as a key point of contact for bases and internal partners, clarifying processes related to ordering, returns, substitutions, and safe handling.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve issues, support operational needs, and ensure consistent standards across the system.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field; Supply Chain Management Certificate required, business degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of dedicated EMS logistics experience or 5-6 years in supply chain, logistics, inventory management within regulated or health care environments. 
• Demonstrated experience in inventory control, asset management, shipping/receiving, and vendor coordination.
• Experience supporting or leading projects related to supply chain operations, product implementation, or process improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to monitor budgets, track savings, and support audit and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems (SAP preferred) and strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Class G driver’s license: lift truck license, TDG certification, and First Aid/CPR‑AED Level C required.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to urgent or unplanned supply chain disruptions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and vendor stakeholders.
• Assets: Supply Chain or Procurement certification, Six Sigma or continuous improvement training, Class D license or higher.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.